Sales Apprentice
Red Source Ltd · East Of England · LU2 0AA
About the role
Sales Apprentice - Kickstart Your Career! 🚀
Ready to dive into the exciting world of sales and build a serious career? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our leading distribution team as a Sales Apprentice! This isn't just a job; it's your launchpad to success in a thriving business with a massive customer base. 🌟
What's In It For You?
- Earn While You Learn: A £18,000 starting salary that could grow with our awesome sales bonus scheme after your initial training. 💰
- Epic Training: Get equipped with a Level 4 Sales Executive qualification, taught by industry-leading trainers. 🎓
- Real-World Experience: Work alongside seasoned pros, master technical sales, and build genuine customer relationships. 🤝
- Awesome Perks:
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service!) 🏖️
- An extra day off for your Birthday! 🎉
- Life Assurance, Simply Health Cash Back, Pension Scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing. ❤️
- Free on-site parking. 🚗
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It...
As a Sales Apprentice, you'll be the go-to person for our UK customers, handling enquiries and orders with a smile. You'll learn to manage accounts, scout for new business, and smash those sales targets. We’ll provide you with all the product and technical training you need to become a consultative sales whiz. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Chatting with customers daily about their needs. 👋
- Nurturing existing accounts and bringing in new ones. 🌱
- Hitting personal and team sales goals. 🎯
- Generating your own customer base. 📈
- Ensuring quotes and orders are handled super efficiently. ⚡
- Becoming the friendly face and main contact for your clients. 😊
- Supporting the wider sales team.
- Keeping customers in the loop about new products and deals. 📣
- Keeping customer records tidy in our system. 💻
- Working with suppliers and logistics. 📦
- Collaborating with other teams to make sure deliveries are spot on. 🚚
- General admin tasks to keep things running smoothly.
- Potentially helping out at trade shows and events! 🎪
- Dedicating time to your apprenticeship coursework – we'll coordinate study time with your manager. 📚
- Following all health and safety rules. ✅
We're Looking For You If You're...
- Super Enthusiastic & Driven: Ready to make your mark in sales! 🔥
- Self-Motivated & Ambitious: Got a "can-do" attitude and a hunger to succeed. 💪
- A Great Communicator: Awesome at chatting and writing. ✍️🗣️
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with computers and Microsoft Office. 🖱️
- Reliable & Committed: You show up and give your best. ⭐
- Detail-Oriented: You’ve got a sharp eye and are good with numbers. 🔢
- Confident: Not afraid to ask questions and own your learning. 🤔
- Organised: You can juggle work and your studies like a pro. 🧘♀️
- Dedicated: Prepared to invest some personal time to boost your career. 💡
Your Entry Ticket:
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English & Maths.
- Proof of your right to work in the UK. 🇬🇧
Please Note: This apprenticeship is for individuals looking to gain sales experience. If you already have significant sales and account management experience, this might not be the right fit.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Office-based
Apprenticeship Duration: 12-18 months, depending on your progress.
Starting Salary: £18,000 per year.
Key responsibilities
- Communicate with UK customers on a day-to-day basis regarding enquiries and customer order queries
- Manage existing customer accounts and proactively develop new business
- Work towards personal and team monthly sales targets
- Dedicate time and effort to the set tasks and assessments required to successfully complete your apprenticeship qualification
- Build relationships with your customers to establish yourself as their main contact