Sales Development Representative Apprenticeship

Summary

You will receive comprehensive training through a premium partnership with Pareto, including sales and technical expertise. £28K base + uncapped OTE taking your package higher pension contributions, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus additional day off for your birthday, regular training, appraisals, and socials.

Annual wage

£28,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

OTE takes your total package in your first year up to a potential £35k.

Training course

IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

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

Prospecting & Lead Generation: Leverage various channels, including LinkedIn, cold calling, email outreach, and networking to identify and connect with potential customers
Relationship Building: Develop long-term, trusting relationships with leads by understanding their needs, challenges, and pain points
Sales Expertise: Utilize a consultative approach to effectively communicate our value proposition and build strong business cases
Market Research & Growth: Proactively seek new business opportunities, leveraging market insights and sales tools

Where you’ll work

Bridgehead Business Park

Meadow Road

Hessle

HU13 0GD

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

PARETO LAW 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

IT Technical Salesperson Level 3.

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
Analytical skills
Creative

About this company

The global leader in the HR services industry

Company benefits

Phone & laptop, with full tech stack Pension contributions, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus additional day off for your birthday Holiday increase for every year up to 5 years Regular training, appraisals, and socials

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

Progressing to senior sales or any number of other departments as the business continues to scale - marketing, finance and beyond.

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