IT Technical Salesperson Apprenticeship

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to launch a career in IT Sales. You will learn how to effectively create potential leads, and appointments, and new business opportunities for the Field Sales Team.

Annual wage

£17,500 a year

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You will be paid commission on top of the basic salary

Training course

IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm. Friday 8.30am - 1.00pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 November

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

2

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

Help the company grow by bringing in new customers to purchase products and services
Generate sales opportunities and meetings for products and services for Field Sales
Call and create leads/opportunities from the company database and new business

Where you’ll work

Glebe Farm Down Street

Dummer

RG25 2AD

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

BASINGSTOKE ITEC 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 complete the IT Technical Salesperson Apprenticeship Level 3
Training will be a blend of face-to-face and remote delivery
Training and studying will be weekly

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

This role is not easily accessible by public transport. Please ensure that you are able to commute to the premises.

About this company

Our company has been bringing people and technology together to facilitate and improve the way that we communicate for over 50 years. The changes have been both subtle and extraordinary, but they always come back to reducing the delay in sending and receiving vital messages. We have continually evolved better applications for these communications to be handled and made sense of, leading to new and exciting ways of communicating and collaborating. We have been a long time supporter of apprenticeships and many past apprentices have gone onto have successful careers with us.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to grow and develop into a successful salesperson.

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