IT Business Development Apprentice - Brighton

INVOLVE SELECTION LIMITED

Brighton, BN2 4AW

Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)

Posted on 28 August 2024

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Summary

A hardware manufacturing company are looking for a budding, eager salesperson with a real passion and interest in digital technologies to join their growing sales team. The successful candidate will be selling technical products and services.

Annual wage
£16,000 a year

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Commission pay is also available on top of the basic wage

Training course
IT technical salesperson (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm (breaks to be confirmed)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 6 October

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

The successful candidate will be a key and highly valued member of the international sales and solutions team. 

The role requires management of the full sales cycle from finding a lead directly and/or qualifying a lead from the marketing team through to coordinating the sales cycle with our specialist consultants.

Core points include: 

  • Working remotely across modern sales, marketing and collaboration tools
  • Talking to the customers about the solutions and products the company offers
  • Understanding of the software the company has available

Where you’ll work

Unit 3

Centenary Industrial Estate, Hughes Road

Brighton

BN2 4AW

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

INVOLVE SELECTION 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

    • Level 3 IT Technical Salesperson Apprenticeship Standard
    • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
      End-Point Assessment (EPA)
    • The training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and maths (grade C (4) or above)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Empowering the value of learning. Our goal is help you achieve and sustain learning excellence

    After this apprenticeship

    • Full-time employment once the apprenticeship is complete
    • Potential for further development in higher-level apprenticeships
    • This apprenticeship is recognised for entry into the Register of I Technicians and those completing their apprenticeships are eligible to apply for registration

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    INVOLVE SELECTION LIMITED

    John Moriarty

    john.moriarty@vocate.training

    07765381711

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273478.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September)

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