Sales Representative Apprentice (Gigacycle Ltd)

Firebrand Training have a fantastic new opportunity for 1x Tech Sales Apprentice, who is interested in joining one of the UK's leading IT disposal and recycling providers.

Role

If you're passionate about sales, technology, and eager to kick-start your journey in a forward-thinking Tech company, this could be for you! Working within a company with numerous awards and accolades, you will be part of a hungry and dynamic team that goes beyond the standard WEEE legislation to provide a superior service, not knowing anything but success!

  • Making outbound sales calls to develop, grow, and expand Gigacycles client base
  • Contacting businesses B2B, offering our free service to them
  • Dealing with inbound customer service inquiries
  • To be able to communicate coherently at all levels, verbally and in writing
  • Assess client’s IT needs to make recommendations to pitch products, solutions, and services with combination packages
  • Discuss and propose IT solutions and packages to highlight product benefits
  • To update and manage CRM logging contact information, tasks, opportunities, and contracts accordingly
  • To understand and achieve internal KPI’s for lead generation and sales
  • To grow month in month out your new business pipeline

Training

Firebrand’s sector-leading Level 3 IT Technical Salesperson Apprenticeship (L3ITTS) trains apprentices to sell their business’ technical products and services. Apprentices will develop approaches to maintaining good customer relations and winning new business through a thorough understanding of existing and emerging technologies.

Firebrands course is delivered either Online (online live instructor-led), or face to face in the classroom environment (your choice). Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.

Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world-class vendor certifications in addition to the IT Technical Sales apprenticeship:

  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified 365 Fundamentals
  • Masterclass 1 - Engaging the Customer
  • Masterclass 2 - Negotiation Skills
  • Masterclass 3 – Becoming the next top seller

Key areas covered are:

  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • IT Infrastructures
  • Effective Sales Techniques (Negotiation, Objection Handling & Closing)
  • Data security
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Offers a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance. Opportunities for hands-on learning, growth, and professional development.
  • Collaborative and innovative work culture, offering autonomy and the chance to make a tangible impact.
Apprenticeship Standard
IT technical salesperson (level 3)
Training Provider
FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 24th April 2026
Start Date
Wednesday, 6th May 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Can use excel and Microsoft
  • Customer service experience
  • Use initiative
  • Spot opportunities
  • Confident
  • Proactive and motivated
  • Hit and exceed targets
  • Proven ability to collaborate
  • A good telephone manner

Qualifications

  • 5 GCSEs including Maths and English Language GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (Essential)

About the Employer

GIGACYCLE LTD
Gigacycle Ltd are one of the leading IT disposal and recycling providers in the UK, that is based in Salford, Manchester. Working in accordance with the WEEE Directive and Environmental legislation in the UK, providing a service to assist organisations in the disposal of their redundant computers, IT and electrical equipment. Providing a full portfolio of services, the company are experts in computer disposal and data destruction. With Gigacycle being the one of highest accredited I.T asset disposal providers in the UK, they work with the likes of the NHS, Government and Education sectors and FTSE 100 companies. We have a secure processing facility and sales offices in Manchester. We provide services for clients all over the UK, using our fleet of own drivers and satellite tracked vehicles.

Job Details

Company
GIGACYCLE LTD
Location
Unit D 2 Gilchrist Road Irlam, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£18,000 a year
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