- Meet our teams across Electrical, Healthcare, and Smart Buildings
- Hands-on training with our premium products and control systems
- Learn internal systems and quality processes
Wandsworth Sales & Commercial Graduate Programme
Shaping Future Leaders in Design-Led Sales
For over 120 years, Wandsworth Electrical has crafted the UK’s most beautiful electrical accessories and intelligent building controls, found in royal residences, five-star hotels, and iconic spaces around the world.
Now, we’re looking for the next generation of sales talent to join our team.
Our 18-month Sales & Commercial Graduate Programme is your launchpad into the world of high-end design, innovation, and smart building technology. You’ll gain the experience, exposure, and confidence to thrive in relationship-led sales, collaborating with architects, interior designers, developers, and contractors to get our products specified and delivered on premium projects, right from the start.
Programme overview
Duration: 18 months
Based in Woking (25 mins from London Waterloo)
Rotational experience across multiple departments
From day one, you’ll be based at our Woking office, working directly with our London sales team and rotating through key departments, gaining insight, mentorship, and the tools to build a commercial career.
The Graduate Journey
Induction & product training
Commercial Support & Internal Sales
- Join our commercial team handling B2B enquiries
- Support proposals, quotations, and client communications
- Understand how we process and deliver high-value orders
New Product Development
- Learn how ideas move from concept to market
- Work with Innovation and Engineering teams
- Participate in testing, prototyping, and voice-of-customer feedback
Marketing & Brand Exposure
- Support brand campaigns, sample kits, and content creation
- Learn how we maintain our premium brand presence
- Contribute to brochures, digital content, and events
Specification sales & project delivery
- Shadow field sales across London
- Attend CPDs, site visits, and design presentations
- Track live projects and assist in sales fulfilment
Final sales focus area
- Own a sales territory or client segment
- Build and manage relationships
- Set targets and track your performance
- Shape your career path with mentor support
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for final-year students or recent graduates (within two years), from any degree background — though a passion for architecture, design, tech, or commercial work is a great start.
You’ll thrive if you are:
- A confident communicator and natural collaborator
- Commercially aware with a customer-first mindset
- Passionate about design, smart technology, or the built environment
- A motivated, proactive, and driven self-starter
- Ready to grow with a premium British brand
Whether you’ve studied architecture, business, design, or something entirely different, if you’re ready to learn and make an impact, we want to hear from you.
How We Look After You
Beyond a competitive salary and career-building experience, we provide:
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistant Programme
- 34 days holiday
- Paid-for social events and team activities
- BUPA salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to MyPDP for ongoing learning & development
- Free hot drinks, fresh fruit, and parking at HQ
You’ll be supported every step of the way with a dedicated line manager, personal mentor, and access to training, showroom visits, and team learning sessions. You’ll also work side-by-side with experienced team members who want you to succeed and help shape where Wandsworth goes next.
How to Apply
We keep our application process straightforward and focused on your potential. Show us who you are and why you’ll thrive in our world.
Application Components
- CV
- Personal statement (200–250 words) covering:
- Your interest in the Wandsworth Commercial Graduate Scheme
- What draws you to sales or smart building technology
- A recent achievement you’re proud of
Choose One Challenge
Respond in up to one A4 page (any format) or a 3-minute video:
- Spec Breaker
Re-win a high-profile hotel spec from a competitor. Outline how you’d influence the specifier and highlight Wandsworth’s edge. - Design Eye
Propose a subtle, elegant switch design for a luxury residence. Explain your material choices and how they reflect our brand. - From Concept to Client
A new product is market-ready. Describe your first 90-day plan to drive sales, working across sales, marketing, and product teams. - Pitch the Premium
Create a short pitch for an architect unfamiliar with Wandsworth. Emphasize quality, design, and partnership.
Contact Info
Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out — we’re here to help.
Email: Graduate-Programme@wandsworthgroup.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1483 713400
The Wandsworth Group
Ritchie House, Woking Business Park, Albert Drive, Sheerwater Woking, Surrey, GU21 5JY