Job Description

Graduate Sales Trainee - Commercial Development Programme

Salary:

29,500 + Profit Share

Job Type:

Full-time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Heathfield

Looking for a graduate job in sales, account management, or business development? At UK Plumbing Supplies, we'll give you hands-on sales experience, off-site training from industry experts, and the chance to build a career in one of the UK's most stable industries.

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 a graduate sales training scheme that combines real work with structured learning, preparing you for roles such as a Business Unit Manager, Showroom Manager or Sales Manager.

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

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

- confident in your ability to learn our products and processes and apply them to make smart business decisions.

Adaptable and resilient

- always looking for ways to improve performance both for yourself and the business.

Why Join Us

- Graduate sales training programme with a mix of hands-on work and offsite learning.
- Clear progression into account management and business development.
- Profit Share plus competitive starting salary.
- Nationwide opportunities in a growing 17.9bn industry.

Apply now to join UK Plumbing Supplies' Graduate Sales Programme.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,499.00-29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing
Work Location: In person