Junior Account Apprentice

You will manage & quote opportunities responding to requests with the aim of increasing revenue opportunities. You will work in various sales teams to develop an understanding of IT sales & will be working with experienced Account Managers. This is an ideal role for someone looking to start a career in sales in the IT industry.

Role

  • Respond to transactional quote requests from the teams account base, identifying opportunities to increase lines per quote and overall revenue and profit.

  • Manage customer expectations around pricing, stock availability and lead times.

  • Cover Account Managers while out of the business or whilst they have focus time.

  • Work alongside Account Managers to help manage their bid business.

  • Work with the Sales Operations teams to help improve customer inefficiencies and overall business processes.

  • Work closely with Finance and Customer Services to resolve issues and queries.

  • Keeping up to date and informed on all new products, services, and sales tools.

Training

Training is to be delivered every 2 weeks (hybrid) within the workplace. 

Successful apprentices may become Account Managers and further training will be offered to include a Level 4 apprenticeship. 

Apprenticeship Standard
IT technical salesperson (level 3)
Training Provider
ISALES ACADEMY LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, 08:45 to 17:45, with a break for lunch.
Expected Duration
1 Year 1 Month
Positions Available
3
Closing Date
Friday, 28th August 2026
Start Date
Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Proactive approach

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

WESTCOAST LIMITED
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large IT company. You will be joining the sales team which look after small to medium size business right through to some of the largest resellers across the UK. Working with these accounts can be demanding. In this role you will support the internal Account Management team manage day-to-day requirements from the teams account base with the aim of delivering increased revenue across the accounts.

Job Details

Company
WESTCOAST LIMITED
Location
Arrowhead Park, Arrowhead Road Theale, Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£18,000 a year
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