Level 4 Sales Executive Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship offers the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career in a thriving Movable wall and industrial door industry. As part of our program, you will learn essential sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer relationship management skills, all while working alongside experienced professionals.

Annual wage

£18,000 a year

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Commission structure - OTE £24-27k

Training course

Sales executive (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 Year 6 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

Assist in generating new leads and expanding our customer base.
Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and offering tailored solutions.
Participate in client meetings, demonstrating our product offerings and negotiation techniques.
Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities within the movable wall industry.
Collaborate with the marketing team to implement effective sales strategies.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in our CRM system.

Where you’ll work

VALE HOUSE

ASTON LANE NORTH

PRESTON BROOK

RUNCORN

WA7 3PZ

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

BMS PROGRESS LLP

Your training course

Sales executive (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Sales planning and preparation: Set effective targets using sales forecasts. Prioritise customers and activities to grow account value and maximise return-on-investment in line with your organisation’s strategy. Formulate or refine customer plans and objectives. Create efficient territory plans where appropriate.

Customer engagement: Effectively communicate and interpret customer information exchanged through written, verbal and non-verbal communication. Develop a customer engagement style that effectively opens sales conversations, builds rapport, enhances customer relationships, and adapts to different customer’s social preferences.

Customer needs analysis: Be highly skilled at effective questioning and active listening techniques to understand the customer’s needs, guide the sales conversation appropriately, create mutual understanding, and build trust and affinity with customers.

Propose and present solutions: Develop sales proposals and deliver them using a presentation style and technique appropriate for your customer. Present relevant products and/or services, explain features and their advantages, and clearly articulate the value and benefit of the solution for the specific customer. Use and adapt a range of techniques to draw-out and overcome common sales objections.

Negotiate: Research the customer’s likely desired outcomes and negotiating stance. Develop responses to likely objections. Identify your own organisation’s needs, such as minimum price and acceptable terms. Negotiate or trade variables effectively.

Closing Sales: Be attuned to verbal and non-verbal buying-signals andmove to close at an appropriate point in sales conversations. Develop ethical techniques to close sales and confirm customers’ purchase agreement.

Gathering Intelligence: Collect, analyse and interpret market intelligence and share it appropriately and effectively within your organisation.

Time Management: Use and adapt appropriate tools and techniques to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

Collaboration and team work: Contribute effectively within a team environment. Work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders. Manage communications with the cross-functional team in relation to the effective delivery of your sales, such as finance and service delivery. Support continual business improvement by sharing best practice with sales team colleagues and assist the marketing team to develop new marketing collateral.

Customer experience management: Deliver a positive customer experience. Manage customer enquiries and issues effectively. Take proactive action to prevent and minimise customer concerns and complaints. Handle all customer interactions professionally to the customer’s satisfaction.

Digital skills: Effectively use digital tools to conduct research and target customers in line with the overall sales strategy. Able to deliver presentations and meetings using digital communication. Complete accurate records and process sales in accordance with your organisation’s policies, procedures and digital CRM systems.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
Patience
Out Going and Chatty

About this company

AEG Maintenance Ltd—your trusted partner in innovative space solutions! Situated in the heart of the UK, we specialize in the installation of high-quality movable walls and sliding folding partitions designed to optimize your space for maximum functionality and style. Our team is dedicated to transforming any environment—whether it’s a bustling office, a serene educational institution, or a vibrant event space—into a flexible area that meets your unique needs. At AEG Maintenance Ltd, we understand that space is a valuable commodity, and creating adaptable environments can enhance productivity and creativity. With years of experience under our belts, we excel at providing tailored solutions that balance aesthetics with practicality. Our range of movable walls and partitions caters to diverse requirements, ensuring that each project is approached with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Customer satisfaction is at the forefront of our service delivery. We pride ourselves on our ability to work closely with our clients, from the initial consultation to the complete installation, ensuring that your vision is realized seamlessly. Our highly skilled technicians are equipped with the expertise and tools needed to guaranteed exceptional results while adhering to the highest safety and industry standards. Explore the world of versatile spaces with AEG Maintenance Ltd. We believe that every wall should tell a story, whether it’s creating a dynamic workspace, redefining a classroom layout, or designing the perfect setting for events. Let us help you unlock the potential of your environment.

http://www.aegmaintenance.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

· 33 Days Paid Holidays. · Paid Christmas Holiday. · Pension · Free Private Health Care. · Free Gym Membership. · Company Equipment · Free Parking

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

AEG Maintenance is committed to fostering career advancement. With our structured progression pathways, you have the potential to transition into full sales executive roles, with earnings exceeding £65,000 as you develop your skills and expertise. We believe in nurturing talent and promoting from within, ensuring your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AEG MAINTENANCE LTD

Bradley Richards

brad.richards@aegmaintenance.co.uk

07775439537

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280229.

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