Sales Apprentice

Summary

Booking Insight Solutions want their company to grow so they offer progression after the apprenticeship has been completed. Early finish on a Friday 4pm.

Annual wage: £14,000 a year
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Training course: IT technical salesperson (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday- 9am- 5pm Friday- 9am- 4pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 8 December
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

Proactively engage with potential clients over the phone on a daily basis
Follow up on warm leads to generate interest in our MyInsight platform and services
Build strong relationships with prospective clients, identifying their needs and demonstrating how our app and services can meet them
Prospect dormant accounts and identify new business opportunities
Maintain and update the CRM system with client information, leads, and appointments
Handle outbound calls to new, former, and existing clients, driving sales through relationship-building
Work towards individual and team KPIs and sales targets
Assist in growing and managing the sales pipeline, ensuring it remains healthy for conversion into sales
Support the onboarding process for new clients by working closely with the Sales Director, ensuring all client requirements are clearly communicated to relevant teams within the business
Book appointments for Sales and support them with any required information
Collaborate closely with the Sales Director and team, providing administrative and sales support where necessary

Where you’ll work

Insight House

Armoury Bank

Ashton-In-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 9BN

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

Training will take place online with Remit Training every month who will go over every module month by month
Level 3 IT technical salesperson apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

At Insight Booking Solutions, we specialise in providing tailored travel management services, and our innovative booking platform, MyInsight, offers cutting-edge solutions for our clients. With the recent launch of our mobile app, we’re expanding our team to meet the growing demand for our services. We are seeking a highly motivated Apprentice Sales Executive to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in sales, offering great learning opportunities and mentorship. You will work closely with the Sales Director to generate leads, secure new business, and promote our MyInsight platform and app.

After this apprenticeship

After the apprenticeship, the company would aim to retain and further train and progress the right candidate for an ongoing role.

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