Internal Sales Executive Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn through support and training how to develop and own your strategy for targeting new business, this may be through independent research, some cold calling, identifying decision makers and pitching our products over the phone
• Contacting our existing customer base, taking orders and identifying upselling opportunities
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and departments such as sales support and marketing
• Learn to produce clear reporting to the sales manager and accurate data input into relevant systems in a timely manner
• Grow and take ownership of your sales targets and personal development plan
• Understand how maintain accurate customer information using the company's CRM

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will be undertaking the Sales Executive Level 4 Programme; this will be delivered to you by Mercuri International UK
• Mercuri are Global Leaders in Sales and Leadership Training, and also a Business Improvement Consultancy offering commercial training
• The duration of the programme is approximately 18 months
• Training is delivered through a series of themed workshops, live virtual learning (VILT), coaching sessions, 1:1 session's with your nominated coach who will support you for the duration of your journey, we support with directed online learning and face to face training and coaching when we are able
• The training and theory is designed to be relevant and appliable to your day to day role, it will challenge you and push to you achieve excellence in performance

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Ongoing training, development, and support
• Possible full-time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 and above) Essential

Things to consider

Good local public transport links from Reading, parking, hybrid working an option, following induction and training