IT Technical Sales Apprenticeship

Summary

Ripple are looking for a sales person to work alongside the directors. This team generate £3m revenue per annum. A great opportunity for someone to start a career in sales within the IT Industry.

Annual wage: £17,000 a year
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Training course: IT technical salesperson (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 December
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Any IT industry experience would be beneficial but not compulsory
Key skills will be excellent verbal and written communication when engaging with our customers
Time management and organisation skills are important.
Looking for someone who is confident and willing to learn. The first year of the apprenticeship will be learning how RTS work and shadowing the director on all sales meetings
The ideal candidate does not need any experience prior but a good level of customer service, organisation and admin skills

Where you’ll work

Hope Park Business Centre, Hope Park

BD5 8HB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Communication: works both independently and as part of a team and following the organisation’s code of practice; demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and present both in writing and orally at all levels, using a range of tools.

Customer Experience: demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness when dealing with colleagues, customers and clients during sales operations and whilst defining requirements with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and relationship management.

Data Security: operates securely in line with organisational guidance, legislation and organisational software packages and complies with security of data and can effectively record, analyse and communicate data at the appropriate level using the organisation’s standard tools and processes throughout all sales interactions.

Problem solving: applies structured techniques for troubleshooting, problem solving and analyses problems by selecting the appropriate tools and techniques in line with organisation guidance when dealing with sales as well as routine tasks

Assesses and qualifies sales leads by developing a clear understanding of clients’ business needs and advising how these might be met with appropriate products, tools and techniques.

Project management: works flexibly and demonstrates the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team to progress sales and manage their time, workflow, priorities and projects.

Interprets and follows: health and safety legislation to securely and professional work productively in the work environment; Data Protection Act 1998; Sales of Goods Act 1979.

Sales process: professionally operates all sales-related tasks to maintain integrity, brand and company image during negotiations, handling of objections and closing sales with an understanding of the markets and external competitors

Technical: ability to understand and explain the technical portfolio and technical systems sold within the organisation and can use the current hardware and operating systems available.

Database and Campaign Management: prioritises their contacts and keeps an up to date database knowing when and why to contact current consumers or prospects in line with organisational requirements.

Context / CPD: identifies and negotiates personal development in the context of the wider business and how their role relates to other roles in the business.

Logical and creative thinking skills

The ability to interact effectively and professionally with a range of different types of customer

Ability to think analytically and to solve problems

Ability to work independently and to take responsibility

Ability to work with a range of internal and external people

Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations

Ability to operate in a secure manner

Your training plan

IT Technical Salesperson Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade c)
Mathematics (grade c)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills

About this company

Our Client, was founded with one clear goal “to provide a high-quality service to clients without all the technobabble” since that time the business has gone from strength to strength, delivering IT Services and IT Support that truly meet the requirements of clients. Due to expansion, they are hiring a new Apprentice to join them as a Sales Co-Ordinator.

After this apprenticeship

Full time progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Lois Sharland

lois.sharland@remit.co.uk

07852774855

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273179.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 29 November at 11:59pm)

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