Sales Executive Level 3 Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Trainee Business Development Manager | Entry-Level Sales Dream Job! 🚀

Hey there! Ready to kickstart your career and make some serious impact? 😎 We're on the hunt for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our epic sales team as a Trainee Business Development Manager. This isn't your average entry-level gig; it's your chance to learn, grow, and become a sales superstar! 🌟

You'll be working closely with our Regional Commercial Manager and the wider sales crew, tackling tasks like smashing account management goals and igniting lead generation. 🔥 As you gain experience, you'll get to take on more cool responsibilities and level up your career with our in-house development plan. 📈

Dive deep into what Hobs Repro does best – understanding our awesome services is key to finding and connecting with potential clients and closing those big sales. 🤝 You'll be a crucial player in our national growth strategy, nurturing relationships with our existing clients and bringing in new business. With thousands of accounts already on board, the opportunities to sell and succeed are HUGE! 💰

Your mission? Connect with clients via email or phone to schedule awesome update meetings, showcasing our latest tech and services. 📱💻 Remember, every client is unique, and we serve industries across the board!

This is the ultimate launchpad for anyone who's positive, energetic, and loves being part of a team, chatting with clients, and getting involved in creative projects. If you're ready to learn and crush it, this is for you! ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• ⚡ Handling incoming requests, creating estimates, and processing orders.
• 🤝 Working with our production wizards to ensure projects run like clockwork.
• 🎯 Spotting and targeting companies that would love to partner with us.
• 📣 Reaching out to new and existing clients daily via calls, email, social selling, and networking.
• 🗓️ Scheduling calls and setting up face-to-face meetings.
• 💡 Collaborating with internal teams to craft and pitch killer proposals.
• 📊 Working with sales and ops to hit those crucial sales targets.
• 💯 Making sure our clients get the absolute best service.
• 💖 Building and nurturing awesome client relationships.
• ✍️ Keeping all sales reports accurate and up-to-date.
• 🚀 Using social media to spread the word about what Hobs offers.

Your Development Journey:

• 📚 You'll embark on a 2-year apprenticeship with our partner, BMS Progress, leading to a Sales Executive qualification (Level 3/4 depending on your experience).
• 🗣️ Regular check-ins with your Line Manager.
• 🎓 Hands-on training and expert advice on the job.
• 🗺️ A structured development plan for your first two years.
• 🚀 Post-qualification, explore opportunities to specialize within the Hobs Group.

Skills We're Looking For:

• 📅 Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• 🧠 Ability to spot trends and patterns to inform your strategy.
• 💬 Top-notch follow-up communication and managing expectations.
• 💪 Self-motivated with a "can-do" attitude.
• 💡 An entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to make things happen.
• 💻 Proficient with MS Office and email.
• 🤔 Problem-solving skills and a knack for finding solutions.

Perks of Joining the Hobs Crew:

• 🏖️ 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 25 days with service!).
• 🎂 Your Birthday Off! Seriously, take the day – it's on us and separate from your holiday.
• 💸 Enjoy Benefits Scheme: Get that gym membership, new tech, or travel loan paid upfront and spread the cost interest-free over 12 months. Tax-savvy too!
• 👩‍⚕️ Healthcare Cash Plan: Claim back costs for eye tests, physio, and access vital wellbeing support.
• 🎒 School Essentials Programme: Get up to £50 back per child (ages 4-16) for uniforms, trips, and stationery.

Ready to Apply?

Click the apply button to learn more and submit your application! Heads up: we might close applications early if we find the perfect fit, so don't wait too long! 🏃‍♀️💨

Key responsibilities

• Dealing with inbound enquiries, estimating and order processing
• Identifying and targeting companies that would be interested in partnering with us
• Reaching out to new and existing companies on a daily basis, through calls, email, social selling, networking
• Developing and nurturing client relationships
• Ensuring all sales reporting is regularly and accurately updated

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