Sales and Business Development Apprentice

LEARNING SPACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

SOLIHULL (B90 1FQ)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 November 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to develop a career in sales and business development with a specialist company designing and equipping innovative learning environments for schools. Gain a level 4 qualification while learning to identify business opportunities, build customer relationships and develop sales skills, full training and support provided.

Wage

£17,550 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Pay review after six months, subject to performance and progression

Training course
Sales executive (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 December 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

The successful candidate will support growth in the UK and international education markets, working alongside the Managing Director and gaining practical business-to-business sales experience.

  • Research potential customers including secondary schools, independent schools, academy trusts and international
    schools.
  • Contact prospective customers by telephone and email to introduce products and services.
  • Build relationships with existing and potential customers and follow up enquiries and quotations.
  • Identify customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and services.
  • Assist with quotations, sales proposals and presentations.
  • Use the CRM system to record customer details, manage opportunities and schedule follow-ups.
  • Support email marketing campaigns and business development activities.
  • Research school developments, refurbishment projects and investment opportunities.
  • Promote workshop design, machinery supply, servicing, safety audits and professional training.
  • Liaise with suppliers about product information, availability and pricing.
  • Learn negotiation, sales conversations, account management, forecasting and reporting.
  • Support educational exhibitions, events and customer meetings.

As your skills develop, you will take greater responsibility for customer relationships and sales opportunities, including international markets.

Where you'll work

14 LADYS HALL LANE
SHIRLEY
SOLIHULL
B90 1FQ

Training

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

Training provider

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Sales executive (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Sales planning and preparation: Set effective targets using sales forecasts. Prioritise customers and activities to grow account value and maximise return-on-investment in line with your organisation’s strategy. Formulate or refine customer plans and objectives. Create efficient territory plans where appropriate.
  • Customer engagement: Effectively communicate and interpret customer information exchanged through written, verbal and non-verbal communication. Develop a customer engagement style that effectively opens sales conversations, builds rapport, enhances customer relationships, and adapts to different customer’s social preferences.
  • Customer needs analysis: Be highly skilled at effective questioning and active listening techniques to understand the customer’s needs, guide the sales conversation appropriately, create mutual understanding, and build trust and affinity with customers.
  • Propose and present solutions: Develop sales proposals and deliver them using a presentation style and technique appropriate for your customer. Present relevant products and/or services, explain features and their advantages, and clearly articulate the value and benefit of the solution for the specific customer. Use and adapt a range of techniques to draw-out and overcome common sales objections.
  • Negotiate: Research the customer’s likely desired outcomes and negotiating stance. Develop responses to likely objections. Identify your own organisation’s needs, such as minimum price and acceptable terms. Negotiate or trade variables effectively.
  • Closing Sales: Be attuned to verbal and non-verbal buying-signals andmove to close at an appropriate point in sales conversations. Develop ethical techniques to close sales and confirm customers’ purchase agreement.
  • Gathering Intelligence: Collect, analyse and interpret market intelligence and share it appropriately and effectively within your organisation.
  • Time Management: Use and adapt appropriate tools and techniques to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
  • Collaboration and team work: Contribute effectively within a team environment. Work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders. Manage communications with the cross-functional team in relation to the effective delivery of your sales, such as finance and service delivery. Support continual business improvement by sharing best practice with sales team colleagues and assist the marketing team to develop new marketing collateral.
  • Customer experience management: Deliver a positive customer experience. Manage customer enquiries and issues effectively. Take proactive action to prevent and minimise customer concerns and complaints. Handle all customer interactions professionally to the customer’s satisfaction.
  • Digital skills: Effectively use digital tools to conduct research and target customers in line with the overall sales strategy. Able to deliver presentations and meetings using digital communication. Complete accurate records and process sales in accordance with your organisation’s policies, procedures and digital CRM systems.

Training schedule

Training combines workplace learning and online or face-to-face sessions. Dedicated off-the-job training takes place during paid working hours under an agreed training plan. PTP provides tutor support and formal reviews approximately every 10-12 weeks.

End-Point Assessment: professional discussion supported by portfolio evidence; presentation and sales pitch; work-based project. English and Maths training will be provided where required. Company training covers products, CRM, communication, digital tools and relevant health and safety.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

This is a hybrid role requiring independent working, a suitable home-working environment and reliable internet access.

The role involves regular calls, emails and online meetings. Occasional travel to meetings, training, exhibitions or customer visits is required. Applicants must participate in scheduled apprenticeship workshops and reviews.

About this employer

Learning Space Solutions Ltd is a specialist UK business providing educational environments, equipment and support
services to schools in the UK and internationally. We work with secondary schools, independent schools, academy
trusts and international educational organisations.
• Design and installation of Design & Technology workshops, STEM and robotics spaces.
• Science laboratories and specialist teaching facilities.
• Educational machinery, equipment, furniture and storage.
• Machinery servicing, maintenance, repairs and LEV testing.
• Health and safety audits, professional training and international procurement.
We support schools in the UK, Middle East, Southeast Asia, China and Africa, offering experience across education,
technology, engineering and business.

http://www.learningspacesolutions.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Level 4 apprenticeship, mentoring and company management support
  • Six-month salary review and opportunities for career progression
  • Experience with UK and international customers and educational technology
  • Opportunities to attend exhibitions, industry events and customer meetings
  • Access to company CRM, software and digital sales tools
  • Statutory paid holiday and pension, subject to eligibility

After this apprenticeship

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

We aim to develop the apprentice into a long-term member of the sales team. Potential progression includes Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Account Manager or International Sales Executive, with increasing responsibility for customer accounts and new markets.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

PTP Recruits

ptprecruits@ptp-training.co.uk

01922651100

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063063.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 November 2026 at 11:59pm)