IT Tech Sales Apprentice Level 3
Wise Origin
Burton-On-Trent (DE14 1QA)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 February 2026
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Summary
Seeking a motivated and commercially driven IT Tech Sales Executive (Level 3) to support and grow our customer base within the IT recycling, IT asset disposal (ITAD), and technology reuse sectors.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- IT technical salesperson (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
9am- 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
Sales & Business Development
- Proactively identify, qualify, and convert new B2B sales opportunities
- Manage and grow an existing portfolio of business clients
- Sell IT recycling, data destruction, ITAD, and related technology services
- Conduct outbound calls, emails, and follow-ups to generate new leads
- Attend client meetings (virtual and in-person) where required
Account Management
- Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders
- Understand client IT lifecycle needs and provide tailored solutions
- Prepare and deliver quotations, proposals, and contracts
- Upsell and cross-sell additional services where appropriate
Sales Administration & CRM
- Maintain accurate records on CRM systems
- Track sales pipelines, forecasts, and performance metrics
- Liaise with operations and logistics teams to ensure smooth service delivery
Market & Product Knowledge
- Stay informed on IT hardware, data security, recycling regulations, and market trends
- Represent Uniq Recycling professionally and consistently with brand values
Where you'll work
Derwent Park, Hawkins Lane
Burton-On-Trent
DE14 1QA
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
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Relationship building
- Negotiation
- MS Office
Other requirements
Knowledge of IT hardware (servers, laptops, desktops, networking equipment) is highly desirable.
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
- Progression route or full employment are a possibility for the right applicant
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015872.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)