Apprentice IT sales support

Summary

Our client based in Borehamwood are an innovative provider of IoT, voice & data, cyber, IT, cloud and technology services. We are looking for an individual who is interested in developing their career in a sales-driven environment. You will be working within a busy sales team, and you will be providing new business opportunities into the business.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: IT technical salesperson (level 3)
Hours: Working Week: Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 19 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 3

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

What will you be doing?

Reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing, and working within a busy sales team, you will be playing a vital role in providing new business opportunities into the business.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Outbound calling to businesses in the UK
Reaching out to leads on LinkedIn to form relationships that can generate meetings and opportunities
Relationship building via phone, email and networking events
Working closely with new and existing clients to help generate new sales
Be a fantastic representative of our company to build new opportunities

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
It is important to us that you are interested in developing your career in a sales-driven environment
You have a positive approach to tasks and the working day
Willing to work and willing to learn
A go getter
Someone who doesn’t get bored easily. You are driven, hungry and ambitious
Really focused about building your professional career

Where you’ll work

FLOOR 2

PREMIERE HOUSE

ELSTREE WAY

BOREHAMWOOD

WD6 1JH

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
All learning will be delivered to you virtually via our blended learning model

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
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

The position will be office based – there is free parking available, and the office is walking distance from the station.

About this company

Welcome to Redsquid, a leading UK IT Managed Services Provider. As a certified Microsoft Partner, recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For in 2024, and a proud B Corp, we deliver cutting-edge IT solutions with a focus on sustainability and people-first values. Partner with Redsquid for reliable and innovative IT services that empower your business to thrive.

After this apprenticeship

There is good progression offered as part of this role, with potential routes into new business development or account management
Fantastic progression is available as they own so many companies now. Great entry role to open to up wider roles within the business

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 VAC1000278184.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

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