Apprentice IT Sales Consultant

Summary

We are looking for an Apprentice IT sales consultant to join our team we are currently expanding and now is a very exciting team to join the IT sales team. This is a chance for you to kickstart a career in sales, with an organisation whose aim is to find sales individuals who have the desire to succeed, earn, learn, and stand out from the crowd.

Annual wage

£14,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary starting at £14,000 with a generous commission structure in place from day one.

Training course

IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Positions available

5

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

As a Technical Sales Executive, your main responsibilities will be:

Learn our products and services - a mixture of telephone, broadband, mobiles, utilities, and web services
Actively selling IT products and services
Train alongside other colleagues, some of whom have completed the same Apprenticeship previously
Learn multiple methods of communication that will be used to communicate with clients (telephone, email, ticketing)
Manage and maintain customer call-backs (ring them back when you advised you will)
Cold calls - looking for new customers and reaching out via telephone / following up via email
Assist the team with turning an inquiry into a sale through inbound calls, outbound calls, leads, website inquiries, and the expansive database of contacts
Have the opportunity to complete online marketing & advertising tasks such as SEO and PPC
Work within a competitive, target-driven, and fast-paced environment

Where you’ll work

Lace Market

Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2NN

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

The Technical Sales Executive Apprenticeship with Remit is for a term of 16 months
Remit will be here to support and guide you and you will be assigned your very own development coach as well as an in-house mentor
The apprenticeship is delivered virtually within the workplace so there are no requirements to travel for training purposes. You will collate an evidence-based portfolio, conduct E-learning and self-learning as well as attend group sessions and 1:1 sessions online

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Remit Training is an Ofsted Grade 1 provider, and recognised for its outstanding leadership and management. We specialise in supporting employers with managing both the apprenticeship levy and Government funded support in automotive, IT, business, retail, food manufacturing, hospitality and management.

After this apprenticeship

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Pearce Martin

pearce.martin@remit.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279223.

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Closes in 25 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)

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