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Sales Degree Apprentice| St AlbansLevel 6 Business to Business Sales Professional Qualification1st year salary £23,809 per annum5 weeks annual leave + bank holidaysRole PurposeWe are looking for a Sales Degree Apprentice to join our highly skilled and experienced Customer team based in St Albans. Whilst being paid a full-time salary you can learn on the job, study for a fully funded Business to Business Sales degree and work on a real-life project. The degree course runs for three years and is a work-based learning degree.You'll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying.If you are looking to embark on a career in Sales and you think we could be a place you'd like to build that career in, then read on ...As a member of the Customer Team, you will experience a friendly supportive environment working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field.Working in partnership withConsaliaand Middlesex University, we are offering a 3-year apprenticeship programme where you will achieve a BSc(Hons)inProfessional Practice inBusiness-to-BusinessSales.
You will gain skills to the highest level following an established apprenticeship programme as you journey towardsbecoming one of ourCustomer AccountExecutive.The Interview Selection Centre will be heldat the end ofJuly 2026. Youwill need to be available to attend if successfully selected for interview.Whatyou'llbe doing:As well as contributing to high-quality work, we want you to have the best possible apprenticeship experience.So, throughout your programme, you can look forward to:20%of your time ondedicated studySkills training specific to yourfunctionRotation opportunities to developyour understanding of core business fundamentalsIn-house training and mentor supportYou will also develop customer relationships byestablishingrapport and building trust and confidence with demonstration of detailed product knowledge, competitorknowledgeand an understanding of the market in which our businessoperatesin, and by ensuring a positive customer experience.What could your day-to-day role look like?TheCustomerTeam has a broad range of responsibilities, with lots of opportunities to learn and get involved in a variety of critical tasks and projects.These include:Developing strategic business growth plans focusing on all channels (supermarkets, convenience, online, etc)Building and nurturing strong and sustainable customer relationshipsCreating compelling promotional plansCollaborating with stakeholders from across the business on best-in-class activation and product innovation launch plansAnalysing performance data using a variety of platforms and data sets and generatingreportsWhat are the core components of this apprenticeship?During your apprenticeship, you willacquirevaluable skills and knowledge, including:MarketInsight and Intelligence:Gaining aninsight into industry trends, market shifts, and the dynamics of business-to-business salesTechnology in Sales:Harnessing the power of data management tools and customer relationship management systems to streamline the sales processCommercialAwareness and FinancePrinciples:Learning how to contribute to commercial strategies with a deep understanding of financial principles and the external environment such as relevant markets, competitors and associated products and servicesDeveloping Sales Solutions and Proposals:Mastering the art ofidentifyingprospects, conducting effective sales calls, and closing deals effectivelySales and Negotiation:Developing advanced negotiation skills to navigate complex dealsCustomer Experience:Cultivating and sustaining robust relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and delivering solutionsProfessional and Ethical Sales Practice: Navigating the world of sales regulations and ethical practicesWhat we need from you:A minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade 4/ C or above, including Maths and EnglishTypically2A levels or equivalentor work experienceA realinterest in Sales and food!Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to learning new skills, seeking opportunities for personaldevelopmentand passing on knowledge to othersThe ability to communicate effectively and engage positively and proactively with customers and colleaguesWillingness totravelUKresidencyfor minimum of 3yearsDriving licence desirableWhat we offer in return:A competitive salary that rises each year, aligned with successful completion of each academic yearContributory Company pension scheme with life assuranceFive weeks equivalent holiday plus bank holidaysA range of employee benefits including an employee discount schemeBoost Development SchemeShareSaveschemeCycle to Work SchemeAt Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in.
Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.TPBN1_UKTJ