Apprentice IT Sales Executive

STAR GROUP FM LTD

NOTTINGHAM, NG8 6PE

Closes in 15 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 September 2024


Summary

Our client based in Nottingham with the leading UK construction companies offering security solutions for their projects. We are looking for a confident individual who wants to develop their career within the sales sector. You will join a supportive team with the opportunity to earn fantastic commission and work your way up within a team.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Apprenticeship Min Wage (£6.40 an hour) with the opportunity to earn uncapped Commission. OTE 28K.

Training course
IT technical salesperson (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, working in our offices full time.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 6 October

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

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

We are seeking an Apprentice Sales Executive to generate leads and convert into hires for our Electronic security systems. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want the opportunity to learn and progress in an office/sales environment. Your role would be working closely with the sales manager, booking appointments for our Field Reps to attend, and close deals.

Commission structure available.

Day to day duties:

  • Speaking to new potential clients over the phone on a daily basis
  • Dealing with warm leads
  • Building a rapport with potential clients
  • Prospect dormant and new prospect accounts
  • Updating the CRM with customer details and appointments
  • Speaking to new, old and existing clients over the phone every day
  • Working towards KPI and targets
  • Booking appointments for the field reps to attend
  • Working closely with the sales manager and sales team to offer support where needed

Where you’ll work

STRELLEY HALL

MAIN STREET

STRELLEY

NOTTINGHAM

NG8 6PE

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

    • You will be completing your Level 3 IT technical sales apprenticeship with Remit Training
    • All training will be delivered to you virtually via our blended learning model

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English GCSE (grade 4)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer care skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Previous experience of working in an outbound telemarketing/telesales is not essential we are just looking for a confident individual who enjoys speaking to new individuals and building a rapport.

    About this company

    We offer a broad range of services for small and large projects, we're confident that no matter the size or scale of your construction project we have the security solution to help. We are more than just CCTV... No matter how similar our client’s sites are, the security needs are always different. & that’s what makes Star Group different. We don’t just come in and tell you what to use, how to use it and where to use it. We can if that’s what you want, but we much prefer taking the time to get to know you, your project, the site, your budget and your wants and needs. Different security services are suited to different sites, and we never want to take the risk of securing a site that we don’t fully understand. When your needs change, the Star team respond quickly. We have a flat management structure, so the team don’t need to battle through red tape to adapt to your needs. No matter the size or scale of a project, we’re confident our team can protect, manage, and monitor your assets and your most important assets, your people.

    After this apprenticeship

    Full time position may be available upon completion of your apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    REMIT GROUP LIMITED

    Ava Frankel

    ava.frankel@remit.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274810.

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    Closes in 15 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

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