Job Description

Are you ambitious, motivated, and ready to launch your career in sales? Join

InXpress

as a

Sales Executive Apprentice

and gain

hands-on experience

while working towards a

Level 4 Sales Executive qualification

. You'll earn while you learn, develop real-world sales skills, and build the perfect foundation for a successful career in sales.

At

InXpress

, we're a

global shipping and logistics specialist

, helping businesses of all sizes manage their carrier and transportation needs. As a trusted partner to leading carriers, we provide our customers with access to

world-class delivery solutions

, competitive rates, and exceptional service and we want you to be part of that journey.

The Role

The role is a full-time, permanent position and is

office-based in Rochdale working Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm

, focused on making outbound calls to businesses to drive growth. Here is how your apprenticeship will develop:

Early Stage - Learning the Basics

(First 3-6 months)

Make introductory calls to businesses to identify potential customers Research companies and understand their shipping needs Log customer details and manage information in our CRM system Learn about our carrier services and how they benefit customers Shadow experienced team members and learn from real sales conversations

Mid Stage - Building Your Skills

(6-12 months)

Support the sales team by preparing quotes and proposals Learn how to explain our services confidently to decision-makers Develop communication and persuasion techniques Build strong relationships with potential customers and qualify leads Gain commercial awareness and understand pricing strategies

Later Stage - Becoming a Sales Professional

(12+ months)

Take ownership of your own sales pipeline Negotiate competitive rates and service agreements Convert prospects into new customers and manage onboarding Build lasting client relationships and deliver excellent service Continue developing towards becoming a

fully-fledged Sales Executive

Training & Support

Your apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with

HIT Training

, one of the UK's leading providers of sales apprenticeships. You'll benefit from:

Formal training

: Interactive workshops, one-to-one coaching, and online learning

On-the-job experience

: Real business exposure from day one

Ongoing support

: A dedicated HIT trainer and mentoring from our experienced sales team A

Level 4 Sales Executive qualification

on completion, plus eligibility for

Sales Certification at Level 4

with the

Association of Professional Sales (APS)

To be successful in this Apprenticeship you will need:

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English are essential. A positive attitude and eagerness to learn Great communication and people skills Self-motivated with a drive to succeed Comfortable speaking to new people and building relationships An interest in sales and business development Sales or customer service experience in the transportation industry would be an advantage. Your daily home to office commute should be no more the 45 minutes one way.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary 31 days holiday & pension & employee discounts 35 hour working week Casual dress & free on-site parking No weekends or Bank Holidays Modern, spacious office near Rochdale town centre.

Note:

This role is fully office-based and does not offer hybrid or remote working. No agencies please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 16,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Is your commute time from home to our office in Rochdale greater than 45 minutes one way? If so, please do not continue with your application.
Work Location: In person