Sales and Management role Pathway to Ownership
Apple Cleaning Services Ltd
Location: Pagham, West Sussex
Salary: £40,000 with a future pathway to ownership and profit share- no investment needed
Type: Full-time | Permanent | Office-based
Apple Cleaning Services Ltd is an established, profitable commercial and domestic carpet, upholstery and curtain cleaning company with a strong reputation for reliability, quality, and friendly service.
Over the past 35 years, Jonathan and Christine have built the business from the ground up. They have worked very hard at creating an established brand with great repeat customers, website and loyal long-term staff.
We are now looking for a motivated individual who wants more than a job someone who wants to grow and ultimately own an already successful business and move it forward positively.
This is a structured Path to Ownership opportunity for the right person.
The Role:
This is mainly an office-based role with a strong focus on telephone sales and business development.
Your primary responsibility will be handling inbound enquiries generated through our marketing activity, speaking with prospective customers, explaining our services, and converting opportunities into confirmed bookings.
You will proactively contact existing and past clients to encourage repeat bookings and maximise revenue opportunities.
Alongside sales growth, you will gradually take on increasing responsibility across operational, sales, administration and financial management as part of a structured handover plan.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle inbound sales enquiries via telephone and email
Generate and convert new business opportunities
Commercial sales
Follow up quotations and warm prospects
Encourage repeat business from existing clients
Support local marketing initiatives
Oversee scheduling, supplies, health and safety and compliance
Manage and motivate staff
Recruitment
Negotiate with suppliers to keep costs down
Work closely with the Directors to eventually understand all aspects of the business including reporting and accounting
Gradually take on operational and leadership responsibilities
Manage marketing strategies
Full Training & Mentorship:
You will work directly with the two Directors in a hands-on training programme designed to teach you every part of the business.
Training will include all aspects of the business including sales systems, pricing strategy, operations management, financial control, recruitment, and client retention.
You will also spend time with a cleaning technician in customers houses getting hands on experience of our services and attend training courses.
The goal is to prepare you for full operational and financial responsibility over time.
About You:
Confident and comfortable on the telephone
Proven experience in sales
You will need to fit in with our friendly, established team
Driven by targets and results
Work well under pressure
Strong leadership, organization and people management skills
Experience with programs such as excel but not essential
Commercially minded and financially aware
Ambitious with genuine long-term ownership aspirations
Organised, resilient, and proactive
Previous business development experience but not essential
Full driving licence required
The Opportunity:
This is not just a sales and management role -it is a chance to own and lead an established, profitable business.
If you are looking for responsibility, career growth and the opportunity to eventually own a successful business, this could be the perfect role for you.
How to apply:
Please send your CV, a covering letter and answer the following questions:
1)Why you are interested in owning your own business
2)Why do you think you would be the right candidate for this opportunity/role
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