IT Technical Sales Apprentice
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LIMITED
Derby, Ed tech UK (DE1 1LR)
Closes in 16 days (Monday 12 May 2025)
Posted on 25 April 2025
Contents
Summary
We’re on the lookout for a tech-savvy, ambitious Sales Apprentice to join our team and help drive our IT sales to the next level! If you’re passionate about technology, love building relationships, and have a competitive edge, this is your chance to dive into the world of IT Technical Sales with hands-on experience.
- Wage
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£16,000 a year
- Training course
- IT technical salesperson (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 May 2025
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
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:
- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.
- Assist in the identification and qualification of sales leads.
- Support the sales team with outreach and follow-up calls/emails to prospective clients.
- Help create and maintain sales materials, including presentations, proposals, and reports.
- Participate in client meetings, calls, and product demonstrations.
- Track sales activities and assist in preparing reports for sales performance.
- Learn and apply sales strategies, techniques, and CRM software to manage leads and client interactions.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term relationships.
Where you’ll work
Ed Tech UK
Derby, Ed tech UK
DE1 1LR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
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:
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.
Your training course:
- IT Technical Salesperson Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
- All training will be delivered online by Wise Origin, offering flexible, expert led instruction with interactive sessions and digital resources.
- This ensures apprentices can develop their skills while balancing work commitments.
- Wise Origin is a national training provider which was established in 2006.
- We deliver further education and provide employment opportunities through our Apprenticeship Programmes and other funded provisions.
- We specialise in Digital, IT & Data Apprenticeships and our aim is to help businesses and individuals make wise decisions for better futures.
- Throughout the program, you will receive dedicated support from your tutor to ensure your success.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9)
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
Other requirements
Commission up to 5% to be discussed further
About this company
Learning for Futures Ltd (trading as Wise Origin) is a national training provider, proudly rated Ofsted Grade 2. Since 2006, we have specialised in delivering high-quality apprenticeship training across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on IT and Digital. Our mission is to provide nationally recognised apprenticeship programs that drive positive outcomes and qualifications. We are committed to maintaining exceptional standards of training and fostering an inclusive learning environment that empowers individuals and supports employer success.
After this apprenticeship
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317195.
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Closes in 16 days (Monday 12 May 2025)
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