Graduate Development Programme, £18,000 - £23,000 per annum (dependent on experience and location) + company car REF: EASST5562 Edmundson Electrical is one of the most highly respected and established names in the electrical wholesale distribution industry. They specialise in providing innovative products and solutions to the facilities management, construction and electrical contracting and engineering sectors. Established in 1801, they are the UK`s leading distributor of electrical equipment to trade and industry, employing over 3,000 staff in 350 locations across in the UK. As a Graduate on the Development Programme you will receive a basic salary of, £18,000 - £23,000 per annum (dependent on experience and location). You will also be eligible to participate in a profit related bonus scheme and receive an excellent benefits package including: • Company Car • Mobile Phone • Contributory Pension • Extensive training and personal development • 6th Month Salary Review The Role On joining the company you will embark on an intensive training programme to develop a thorough understanding of the company. For the first six months you will be covering the basic internal operations of the business. The next phase of the Programme sees the trainee moving to an external sales role. There is considerable scope for career progression including the opportunity to move into a managerial position within 3-4 years. At this stage you will have benefited from extensive training from the Graduate Development Programme and you will essentially be running your own business. This position promises to give candidates a rewarding career with a market leading company. The aim is to increase your responsibility and involvement in day to day management of your own workload, therefore the ability to motivate yourself and others is essential to the role. Prospective candidates must be alert and adaptable to changes in the market and able to achieve results even in challenging circumstances. Along with these characteristics candidates must possess the following specific requirements to be considered for the Graduate Development Programme: • Educated to degree level • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Full UK driving license • First rate presentation skills • Passion for business • Assertive but not aggressive - not afraid to stand your ground • Ambition with plenty of drive and self motivation • Influential leadership style is important • Naturally set goals and objectives for yourself to work towards • A professional attitude with a dedicated work ethic • Confidence is crucial with the ability to take responsibility and make decisions in a pressurized environment • Team player who can also work well on own initiative • A willingness, when necessary, to “roll up your sleeves” to do any job that need doing to provide customer service. If you are looking for a career that offers a competitive salary and career potential this could be the role for you! To apply for this Graduate Development Programme follow the link quoting reference EASST5562