Technical Sales Apprentice
Wise Origin
Wellingborough (NN29 7TR)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2025
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Summary
Kickstart your career in IT sales! As a Public Sector Business Development Associate, you’ll connect with schools, councils, and government teams, generating leads and building relationships. Learn on the job, gain real sales experience, and complete your Level 3 IT Technical Salesperson Apprenticeship while shaping the future of tech in education.
- Wage
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£15,470 a year
- Training course
- IT technical salesperson (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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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
The Public Sector Business Development Associate will focus on generating new business opportunities within education and government. This role is ideal for motivated individuals looking to develop a career in IT sales.
The position is centred on outbound prospecting, lead qualification, and client engagement, building the foundations of long-term relationships with schools, colleges, councils, and government organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead Generation
Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities via cold calling, email outreach, and networking.
Research and maintain a database of public sector prospects.
Book qualified meetings for Account Managers and the Head of Public Sector.
2. Client Engagement
- Make initial contact with schools, MATs, local authorities, and government departments.
- Understand client needs and introduce appropriate solutions from Integrated Tech’s portfolio.
- Support sales presentations and product demonstrations.
3. Sales Process Support
- Assist in managing the early stages of the sales cycle (lead → qualified opportunity).
- Work with senior colleagues to progress opportunities through to closure.
- Learn to negotiate terms in line with apprenticeship training.
4. Customer Relationship Management
- Build strong rapport with decision-makers and procurement teams.
- Provide excellent service to ensure satisfaction and repeat engagement.
5. Market Research & Development
- Stay up to date with education and government IT initiatives, procurement trends, and competitor activity.
- Share insights with the wider public sector team to shape strategy.
6. Reporting & Documentation
Maintain accurate activity records in the CRM.
Produce weekly reports on lead generation and pipeline progress.
Where you'll work
2 Manor Court
20 Church Lane, Great Doddington
Wellingborough
NN29 7TR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
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
Training schedule
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)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
What We’re Looking For • Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner. • Resilient, target-driven, and motivated to learn. • Strong organisational skills to manage multiple leads and tasks. • Sales experience in IT or public sector is useful but not essential. • Knowledge of frameworks/procurement is helpful but not required. What We Offer • Competitive salary + commission. • Hybrid working model. • Apprenticeship pathway with full support and mentoring • Opportunity to develop into Account Management and senior public sector sales roles. • Exposure to a wide, vendor-agnostic IT portfolio and strong supplier partnerships.
About this employer
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.
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Wise Origin
Jules Williamson
Jules.Williamson@wiseorigin.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344436.
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Closes in 18 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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