Sales & Business Operations Trainee – Commercial Development Programme (nationwide)

Hove, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary:

Competitive + Profit Share

Job Type:

Full-time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

UK Plumbing Supplies - Nationwide Opportunities



Customer Service or Sales Experience? Build a Career in Sales & Business Operations



If you've worked in customer facing environments like hospitality or retail hospitality, then you already have the people skills to succeed in a sales career. At UK Plumbing Supplies, we'll train you to become a confident sales and business operations professional in the UK's largest independent network of plumbing and heating merchants.



We're the UK's largest independent network of plumbing and heating merchants, with over 320 locations and over 2500 staff. Our Commercial Development Programme is designed to create future commercial leaders by combining real work with structured learning, preparing you for roles in management or senior sales.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll spend your time learning by doing and building your skills through professional training.

Hands-on product learning - start in the warehouse to handle stock, learn its features, and understand how it solves customer problems. Customer-facing sales work - serve customers at the trade counter and by phone, developing your communication and selling skills. Cross-team shadowing - experience different functions, from the Commercial Team to the Service Centre, to see the full business picture. Account management - once you're delivering consistent results, take ownership of your own accounts and grow your portfolio. Off-site sales training - gain professional, industry-recognised skills through structured courses alongside your in-site experience. Events & networking - attend supplier trade days, customer breakfasts, and industry events. You'll be supported throughout by experienced managers, structured coaching, and our Profit Share scheme, so the success you create comes straight back to you.

Who You Are

Proven people skills from customer-facing roles in sectors like hospitality or retail - you know how to build rapport and get results. A sales-focused mindset, motivated by winning business, growing revenue, and earning more through our Profit Share scheme. Ambitious and driven - you're a go-getter who wants to progress quickly and grow your capabilities. Commercially switched-on and confident in your ability to learn our products and processes and apply them to make smart business decisions. Adaptable, resilient, and always looking for ways to improve performance both for yourself and the business.

Why Join Us

A mix of hands-on work and high-quality training from day one. Clear progression opportunities in a 17.9bn industry. Work in a business that values independence, initiative, and ambition. Lucrative Profit Share and a competitive base salary.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3802169
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Hove, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned