Sales Executive Apprentice AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED
An exciting 18 month Sales Apprenticeship, where you'll be given a real job with responsibility, accountability and delegation. We are the heart of construction, transforming it into a more sustainable future and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,000.00
A competitive starting salary, with annual pay rises Competitive pension and 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays) Career development and support from day one
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Working week
Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 6.00pm, depending on shift pattern.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
24 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Higher
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) -
Reference number
VAC1000137972
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll be given a tailored training plan to work through, supported by both your allocated Mentor and your Manager. On a day to day basis you'll be given greater exposure to your division and the roles of your team members.
Typical placements could include:
- Planning your own sales activities, leading the end-to-end sales interaction with the customer and managing your sales internally within Aggregate Industries
- Responsibility for retaining and growing a number of existing customer accounts, and generating new business by contacting prospective customers, qualifying opportunities and bringing the sales process to a mutually acceptable close
- You will develop customer relationships by establishing rapport and building trust and confidence in your own capabilities through demonstration of detailed product knowledge, competitor knowledge and an understanding of the market in which they operate, and by ensuring a positive customer experience.
Various locations: South West, South East, Scotland, Midlands and North West.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The successful candidate will study a Level 4 Sales Executive higher apprenticeship with Mercuri. This has been created by commercial experts to ensure sales professionals have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to sell successfully, consistently and ethically through the most effective channels.
The integrated blended learning approach not only supports and engages different learner styles it also supports remote learning whilst gaining the skills on the job.
You will complete the following 10 modules:
- Induction
- Vision, Value and Capability
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Customer and Market Understanding
- The Sales Person
- Sales Planning
- Presenting Solutions
- Negotiating, Handling Objections and Closing
- Pro-activity and Relationship Building
- Financial Understanding
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- The learning doesn’t stop there, throughout the apprenticeship you're given the opportunity to attend various development interventions organised by the Company’s Learning and Development Team
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4 /C) Essential
Other 2 A levels equating to 80 UCAS points or higher (Grade Grade 4 /C) Essential
About the employer
Employer
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED

About disability confident
https://careers.aggregate.com/early-careers/
Address
Aggregate Industries
Bardon Hill
LE67 1TL
Training
Training provider
MERCURI INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Sales executive
Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023