IT/Technical Sales Apprentice

You will develop a strong understanding of technical products as well as to develop sales skills through structured training and support. Progression will lead to you permanently joining the sales team as an account manager.

• Maintain sales and marketing data contained with CRM and ensure accurate customer information including but not limited to leads, contacts, accounts and opportunities
• Assist sales team with reporting and troubleshoot any anomalies
• Research opportunities and complete stakeholder maps using the internet and other sources
• Outbound calls as instructed to potential and previous customers using existing database once confident with product
• Prepare marketing response plans for inbound campaigns and schedules for outbound campaigns, to include liaising with external agency where applicable
• Prepare quotations for customers as requested
• Assist in the organisation of company events, site visits and sales meetings to include managing attendees and resources
• Preparation and co-ordination of sales and marketing materials and collateral
• Maintenance of marketing and sales media to include online content
• Manage linked-in connections and develop own professional network
• General sales office support and ad-hoc admin when required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Initiative

• English GCSE or equivalent, grade C or 4 (Essential)
• Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade C or 4 (Essential)