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Sales Apprentice FIXFIRM LIMITED

Delivering a high level of service to our clients, by processing orders and quotes. Ensuring that relationships are created and improved. Supporting with business development, developing new opportunities, and progressing new clients and increasing sales value.

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Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm 40 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    08 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069407

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties, activities and responsibilities

Answering and dealing with telephone calls and emails

Understanding and resolving client enquiries

Creating and following up sales opportunities, dealing with inbound leads

Qualifying leads

Recording activity

Telesales and prospecting activity – appointment booking

Account management

Supporting the sales manager and team with developing campaigns and projects, and following these up

Quotations, product sourcing, following up quotations, gathering client feedback – updating CRM

General administration, CMS, procure enquiries

Supporting clients order qualms and deliveries and resolving to their satisfaction

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The successful candidate will be supported with a Sales Executive (Level 4) apprenticeship standard, delivered by Mercuri International, recognised global leaders in sales training and coaching.

The programme will be 18 months long and delivered one to one, with the apprentice being assigned their own dedicated Mercuri coach. The apprentice will also become an associate member of the Association of Professional Sales, providing access to a further suite of training materials, advice and support for career progression.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following successful completion of the Sales apprenticeship, there is the possibility of a permanent full time position if a suitable role is available within the sales team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 and above) Essential

Things to consider

Office based role. Onsite Parking available. Good Local Transport Network. Performance related bonus. Company performance bonuses.

About the employer

Delivering a high level of service to our clients, by processing orders and quotes, understanding the customers’ needs and starting to develop their business in line with company strategy. Ensuring that relationships are created and improved. Supporting with business development, developing new opportunities, and progressing new clients and increasing sales value.

Employer

FIXFIRM LIMITED

Address

PYKE ROAD

LINCOLN

LN6 3QS

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Training

Training provider

MERCURI INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED

Contact

Bernadette Stone

bernadette-stone@mercuri.co.uk

07552529792

Apprenticeship standard

Sales executive

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

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