Are you ambitious, motivated, and ready to launch your career in sales? Join InXpress as a Sales Executive Apprentice and gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 4 Sales Executive qualification. You'll earn while you learn, develop real-world sales skills, and build the perfect foundation for a successful career in sales.
At InXpress, we're a global shipping and logistics specialist, helping businesses of all sizes manage their carrier and transportation needs. As a trusted partner to leading carriers, we provide our customers with access to world-class delivery solutions, competitive rates, and exceptional service and we want you to be part of that journey.
The Role
The role is a full-time, permanent position and is office-based in Rochdale working Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm, focused on making outbound calls to businesses to drive growth. Here is how your apprenticeship will develop:
Early Stage – Learning the Basics (First 3–6 months)
* Make introductory calls to businesses to identify potential customers
* Research companies and understand their shipping needs
* Log customer details and manage information in our CRM system
* Learn about our carrier services and how they benefit customers
* Shadow experienced team members and learn from real sales conversations
Mid Stage – Building Your Skills (6–12 months)
* Support the sales team by preparing quotes and proposals
* Learn how to explain our services confidently to decision-makers
* Develop communication and persuasion techniques
* Build strong relationships with potential customers and qualify leads
* Gain commercial awareness and understand pricing strategies
Later Stage – Becoming a Sales Professional (12+ months)
* Take ownership of your own sales pipeline
* Negotiate competitive rates and service agreements
* Convert prospects into new customers and manage onboarding
* Build lasting client relationships and deliver excellent service
* Continue developing towards becoming a fully-fledged Sales Executive
Training & Support
Your apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with HIT Training, one of the UK's leading providers of sales apprenticeships. You'll benefit from:
* Formal training: Interactive workshops, one-to-one coaching, and online learning
* On-the-job experience: Real business exposure from day one
* Ongoing support: A dedicated HIT trainer and mentoring from our experienced sales team
* A Level 4 Sales Executive qualification on completion, plus eligibility for Sales Certification at Level 4 with the Association of Professional Sales (APS)
To be successful in this Apprenticeship you will need:
* GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English are essential.
* A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
* Great communication and people skills
* Self-motivated with a drive to succeed
* Comfortable speaking to new people and building relationships
* An interest in sales and business development
* Sales or customer service experience in the transportation industry would be an advantage.
* Your daily home to office commute should be no more the 45 minutes one way.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* 31 days holiday & pension & employee discounts
* 35 hour working week
* Casual dress & free on-site parking
* No weekends or Bank Holidays
* Modern, spacious office near Rochdale town centre.
Note: This role is fully office-based and does not offer hybrid or remote working. No agencies please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £16,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Is your commute time from home to our office in Rochdale greater than 45 minutes one way? If so, please do not continue with your application.
Work Location: In person