Sales & Marketing Apprentice

PINNACLE BUSINESS FINANCE LTD

Bristol (BS15 3DQ)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 22 October 2026)

Posted on 8 October 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a confident, ambitious and commercially minded individual to join our growing team. This opportunity would suit someone who has already gained some experience in a customer-facing sales environment and is looking to build a long-term career within sales and finance.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, 1 hour lunch break, 37.5 hours per week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 26 October 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

About Us

The company is a commercial finance brokerage based in Bristol, sourcing finance solutions for businesses across the South West and, increasingly, nationwide. Founded in 2020, we've grown steadily and now have a team of 9 and we're looking to grow further. We're a close-knit, fast-paced business where everyone's contribution is visible and valued, and where an apprentice will get genuine hands-on exposure to both sales and marketing from day one.

The Role

We are looking for a confident, ambitious and commercially minded individual to join our growing team. This opportunity would suit someone who has already gained some experience in a customer-facing sales environment and is looking to build a long-term career within sales and finance.

As a commercial finance brokerage, our business is built on developing relationships, generating new opportunities and delivering excellent service to clients. This role is heavily sales-focused and would suit someone who enjoys speaking with people, is resilient, motivated and eager to develop their commercial skills.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have explored different career options and have made a conscious decision that sales, business development and finance are the industries they want to progress within.

To give you the best possible foundation, we'll start you on the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship for the first 12–15 months. This builds the core administrative, communication and organisational skills the role needs, while giving you exposure to marketing-focused tasks alongside your day-to-day work. Once you've built that foundation, there's a clear route to progress onto the Marketing Executive Level 4 apprenticeship meaning you could achieve two qualifications while growing your experience and responsibility within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales support:

  • Assisting the sales team with administration, from initial enquiry through to case completion

  • Maintaining accurate records on our CRM system

  • Liaising with clients and lenders by phone and email

  • Supporting the preparation of finance applications and paperwork

  • Helping to identify and follow up on new business opportunities

Marketing support:

  • Assisting with social media content and scheduling

  • Supporting email marketing campaigns and newsletters

  • Helping to maintain and update the company website

  • Assisting with the creation of marketing materials and case studies

  • Supporting event and networking activity

Where you'll work

51a High Street
Hanham
Bristol
BS15 3DQ

Training

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

Training provider

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Next Level will work closely with you to complete your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship and Level 4 Marketing Executive. Next Level can hire apprentices at any time and hold regular workshops for those on the course. These workshops occur once every 2 weeks online via Teams or in person. You will get specific 1-2-1 tutoring and regular reviews between your tutor, manager, and yourself, to ensure you are meeting deadlines and staying on top of your work.

If required, we can also provide Functional Skills in Maths and English throughout your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive a Level 3 City and Guilds apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade Level 4)
  • English (grade Level 4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Initiative
  • Team working

About this employer

Pinnacle Business Finance is a commercial finance brokerage based in Bristol, sourcing finance solutions for businesses across the South West and, increasingly, nationwide. Founded in 2020, we've grown steadily and now have a team of 9 and we're looking to grow further. We're a close-knit, fast-paced business where everyone's contribution is visible and valued, and where an apprentice will get genuine hands-on exposure to both sales and marketing from day one.

After this apprenticeship

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

What You'll Get

  • A structured apprenticeship pathway with the opportunity to achieve two qualifications
  • Hands-on experience across sales and marketing in a growing business
  • Support and mentoring from an experienced team
  • The chance to build a long-term career with a business that invests in its people

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED

Next Level Training

recruitment@nextlevel-training.co.uk 

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058138.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 22 October 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.