Sales Apprentice

REAL SKILLS TRAINING LTD

Warrington (WA1 1NN)

Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 August 2026

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Summary

We are currently looking to grow our sales and marketing team through the recruitment of excellent salespeople and tutors to ensure we are building a market leading team.

We are advocates of Apprenticeships and aim to offer apprentices in our business the chance to learn new skills and build their careers with us.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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We have an excellent commission package as part of this role with achievable team and individual targets.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

A sales executive has 3 main duties:

  • To develop and generate relationships with clients
  • To close the sale and confirm the relevant admin to secure
  • To generate inbound and outbound enquiries through a range of methods

Where you'll work

Outset
Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1NN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

REAL SKILLS TRAINING LTD

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Business Administrator Level 3.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Driving licence (preferred).

About this employer

Real Skills Training Ltd (RST) is an independent training provider based in Warrington with sites across England. Real Skills Training Ltd was formed to support the growth in the UK rail market and has grown to include traineeship and apprenticeship provision and into other sectors including Management, Childcare and Education training across both funded and commercial sectors.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We support any aspirations staff have for furthering their qualifications, whether this be further CPD or as your career develops level 4 or level 5 qualifications.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REAL SKILLS TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049199.

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Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 11:59pm)