Job Description

Company Overview

We help schools across the country acquire IT equipment through rental. Unlike other companies, we don't follow the crowd, we innovate! We aren't afraid to look at things differently and go against the norm, offering a package which consistently delights schools across the UK.

Apprenticeship summary

We are looking for someone with exceptional organisation skills to join a dynamic, fast growing team.

As an Apprentice Sales Executive you will be joining a team that bends over backwards to help schools with their equipment needs. Whether it be a classroom set of iPads, 100 x laptops or a brand new range of Food Technology appliances, you will be able to offer schools market leading rental packages that other companies cannot compete with.

You'll be looking after our existing customers on a daily basis and will be approaching new customers to help them with their equipment needs. Training is thorough and daily support is on hand to help you be the best at what you do. And supplier incentives reward you for your consistent hard work!

Roles & responsibilities:

Regular communication with existing customers, prospects and suppliers Taking inbound calls from customers and suppliers and assisting them or escalating them within the team where necessary Maintaining and cleansing our database Contacting education settings to introduce our services Following up with email communication, quotes and proposals Closing opportunities Account managing clients ensuring that they receive the best possible service, and generating further business Researching potential customers and sourcing new sales leads and developing them in to potential customers Supporting the sales and marketing team with administration work Provide support to the sales team such as typing letters and emails and preparing & distributing standard quotations and proposals Follow up calls where quotations have been submitted Supporting various marketing initiatives General administrative duties

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Impeccable attention to detail at all time. Previous office or sales experience is preferred. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Have a professional telephone manner and demonstrate excellent written English. Minimum GCSE, or equivalents, Math's and English C grade. Be dynamic and professional, with exceptional relationship building skills. Be very proficient with all MS Office applications and be able to learn new IT skills and applications quickly.

Personal qualities

Ambitious Personable Organised Keen to learn and develop Office/sales experience will be seen as favourable

Qualifications required

Maths and English GCSE 9 to 4 or equivalents essential.

Future prospects

For the right candidate on completion of this apprenticeship there is a possibility that you may be invited to undertake further training to assist with your development in the role.

Things to consider

Good social scene - regular evening events paid for by the company Annual summer party fully paid for by the company (previous events included go karting, cocktail making, dinner and drinks until late) Annual Christmas party

About the employer

The team is friendly, professional and super switched on, and customers expect to be thoroughly taken care of on a daily basis. Going the extra mile for them comes as standard and providing the best customer service in the industry is at the forefront of what they do.

As a Sales Apprentice you'll be joining a team that bends over backwards to help schools with their equipment needs and will be responsible for contributing to the smooth running of Sales Team! Attention to detail is key and you'll speak to schools daily. Training is thorough and daily support is on hand to help you be the best at what you do, and a long term career is available on completion of your apprenticeship!

If you are ready to make a difference in the world of education and have a knack for sales, we invite you to apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 20,475.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Application question(s):

What skills do you have that are relevant to this role? What interests you about this apprenticeship?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person