Apprentice IT Sales Executive

Summary

Our client based in Southampton specialises in creating an unbeatable voice, data, mobile and telephony solution for their business. Our clients expert knowledge can make a great difference to your business, helping you to become more efficient, effective and send productivity through the roof. You will be completing your IT Sales apprenticeship.

Wage

£13,500 a year

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Salary: £13,500 – Plus Commission 3K -£15K a year. Fantastic Achievable Scheme, with the top sales individual taking home 15k bonus last year.

Training course

IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Friday 21 February

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

Our client based in Southampton specialise in creating an unbeatable voice, data, mobile, and telephony solution for your business – whether your home officeis based, or have 250 employees in 10 locations around the country. Our clients expert knowledge can make a great difference to your business, helping you to become more efficient, effective and send productivity through the roof.

We are looking for an individual who is interested in developing their career in a sales-driven environment. You will be completing your Level 3 IT Technical Sales Apprenticeship via Remit Training.

Salary: £13,500 – Plus Commission 3K -£15K a year. Fantastic Achievable Scheme, with the top sales individual taking home 15k bonus last year.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Outbound calling to businesses in the UK
Using Linkedin to reach out to potential clients and build relationships
Relationship building via phone, email campaigns and attending network events
Working closely with new and existing clients to help generate new sales
Representing of our company to build new opportunities
Growing existing accounts
Account Management

Our ideal candidate:

You are a friendly, positive, proactive individual who wants to become part of a close-knit team and start your career in sales
As well as having excellent communication skills, you have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to retain information and develop knowledge over time.
You are happy to work in a busy office environment, able to multitask, with a logical, tenacious approach to problem resolution.
You have a positive approach to tasks and the working day.
Hard working
Willing to work and willing to learn.
A go getter.
Someone who doesn’t get bored easily. You are driven, hungry and ambitious.
Really focussed about building your professional career.

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Interviews available ASAP!

Where you’ll work

Suite 12, Fairways House

Mount Pleasant Rd,

Southampton

SO14 0QB

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 via Remit Training
Training will be delivered to you via our blended learning model
All training sessions will be delivered to your virtually
The qualification is 15 months long

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

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. We are focused on the experience of our learners and providing real career opportunities for young people and adults. Our team is passionate about developing employer partnerships using apprenticeship training and we work closely with a number of employers, schools and colleges to deliver effective and innovative apprenticeship programmes and commercial courses. We have a long track record of working closely with industry bodies and employers to ensure training is relevant, effective and provides a high return on investment. Training delivery is tailored to suit the needs of every learner and the employer and excellent support is provided for remote learning.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time job opportunities may be available upon completion of your apprenticeship.
Career progression opportunities also available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Paisley Firth

paisley.firth@remit.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297219.

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Closes in 12 days (Thursday 20 February at 11:59pm)

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