Sales Executive Apprentice
ROCKTHORN LTD · Norwich, NR4 6TJ
Sales executive (level 4)
Swarm is working with Rockthorn in their search for a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is commercially minded and wants to develop a long-term career in professional sales.
The work
- Building strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Responding to customer enquiries and understanding their requirements.
- Identifying new business opportunities.
- Making outbound sales calls and following up leads.
- Preparing and following up quotations.
- Developing and maintaining a sales pipeline.
- Supporting existing customer accounts and developing long-term relationships.
- Identifying opportunities for repeat and additional business.
- Developing your negotiation and commercial skills.
- Working towards agreed sales targets.
- Keeping accurate records of customer and sales activity.
- Working closely with our Sales, Operations, Hire Desk and Accounts teams.
- Attending networking and business development activities where appropriate.
Training
Training will be with Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship; this apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete with assessments.
The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours of work each week during working hours while progressing towards their qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, during which the apprentice will receive tasks to be completed within their working hours.
There is not set start date for the role
Training provider: SWARM TRAINING C.I.C.
What you come out with
The role offers a full-time permanent position after the apprenticeship (depending on performance), where you can continue within the role or with possible progression.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Full driving licence & vehicle
Pay extras and benefits
- Holiday entitlement in addition to bank holidays.
- Employee wellbeing and support benefits.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Regular company and team activities.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression as your skills and experience develop.
£18,720 a year
The employer
A fast-growing Norfolk based company providing reliable and efficient plant hire across the UK. Plant hire suppliers proud to supply everything from diggers to telehandlers.
Workplace
- Suite 2, Keswick Hall, Norwich, NR4 6TJ