Full job descriptionJob Title: Sales Development Apprentice
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Apprenticeship
Location: Brighton (Office-based)
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £16,000 - £24,000 per annum (depending on age bracket)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Development Apprentice to join an established business and develop hands-on experience within a professional sales environment.

Working closely with the sales and marketing teams, you will help identify and engage potential customers, qualify new business opportunities and maintain accurate customer information. This is an excellent opportunity for someone confident, motivated and interested in developing a career within sales and business development.

Benefits

*Hands-on sales and business development experience.
*Structured training and development.
*Develop valuable communication and commercial skills.
*Work closely with experienced sales and marketing professionals.
*Opportunity to develop product and industry knowledge.
*Potential for long-term career progression within sales.

Requirements

*GCSEs and A Levels or equivalent.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Strong organisational skills.
*Excellent attention to detail.
*Confident communicating with prospective customers.
*Basic computer skills.
*Familiarity with CRM systems would be advantageous.
*Self-motivated and goal-oriented.
*Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn.
*Genuine interest in developing a career within sales.
*Responsibilities for an Apprentice.
*Proactively contact prospective customers to promote relevant products and services.
*Support targeted sales and lead-generation campaigns.
*Assess and qualify potential sales leads.
*Pass relevant and high-quality opportunities to the sales team.
*Accurately record customer calls, interactions and follow-up activities within the CRM.
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information.
*Work closely with sales and marketing colleagues to improve lead-generation activity.
*Support a smooth handover of qualified opportunities to the wider sales team.
*Work towards agreed customer outreach and lead qualification targets.
*Participate in training to develop product knowledge, sales skills and industry expertise.
*Build positive working relationships across the wider business.
*Contribute to continuous improvement and follow relevant quality procedures.

Apprenticeship Information

You will complete a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship, combining your day-to-day role with structured workplace learning and support from your training provider and line manager.

Prospects

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within sales, business development, account management or another commercial area of the business.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on between 9:00am - 5:30pm.