Technical Sales Apprentice

Summary

Join us as a Technical Sales Apprentice, supporting our channel partners in tackling cybersecurity challenges using our tech portfolio. You’ll build relationships, engage new leads, and qualify opportunities for our specialist teams all while learning the foundations of technical sales in a dynamic and innovative environment. Apply Now!

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

IT technical salesperson (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 24 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

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

As a Technical Sales Apprentice, you'll play a key role in driving business growth by identifying and nurturing opportunities within the cybersecurity sector. You'll develop essential sales and communication skills while supporting our expert sales teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Appointment Setting - Schedule qualified meetings and demos for the sales team.
CRM Management - Keep accurate records of activities and interactions.
Lead Generation - Research and identify IT partners or end users in cybersecurity.
Outreach - Use phone, email, and social media to initiate conversations.
Qualification - Hold insightful conversations to assess interest and potential.
Product Knowledge – Build a strong understanding of our tech portfolio.
Feedback Loop - Collect and share customer insights with internal teams.
Reporting - Provide weekly activity reports to reflect performance and learning.

Where you'll work

1 St. Peters Square
Stockport
SK1 1NZ

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)

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What you'll learn

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

All training for this apprenticeship is delivered online by Wise Origin, a national training provider established in 2006. Our expert-led, flexible sessions combine interactive learning and digital resources allowing apprentices to upskill while balancing their work commitments.

Wise Origin specialises in Digital, IT & Data Apprenticeships, offering funded programmes that create employment opportunities and support career growth. Our mission is to help businesses and individuals make wise decisions for a better future.

Apprentices will receive dedicated support from a qualified tutor throughout the programme, ensuring consistent guidance and progress toward successful completion.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A-C or 4-9)
Maths (grade A-C or 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
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

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 IT, Digital & Data Apprenticeships and our aim is to help businesses and individuals make wise decisions for better futures.

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Company benefits

• 25 days holiday increasing for tenure • Birthday off • Hybrid working • Health & wellbeing investment • Free breakfast every day • Early finish on a Friday • Learning & development opportunities • Team socials

After this apprenticeship

As part of our team, we value internal progression and invest in our people. Following the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to move into a permanent full-time role as a Junior Sales Executive.

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