Sales Degree Apprentice| St Albans
Level 6 Business to Business Sales Professional Qualification
1st year salary £23,809 per annum
5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
Role Purpose
We 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 study
Skills training specific to yourfunction
Rotation opportunities to developyour understanding of core business fundamentals
In-house training and mentor support
You 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 relationships
Creating compelling promotional plans
Collaborating with stakeholders from across the business on best-in-class activation and product innovation launch plans
Analysing performance data using a variety of platforms and data sets and generatingreports
What 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 sales
Technology in Sales:Harnessing the power of data management tools and customer relationship management systems to streamline the sales process
CommercialAwareness 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 services
Developing Sales Solutions and Proposals:Mastering the art ofidentifyingprospects, conducting effective sales calls, and closing deals effectively
Sales and Negotiation:Developing advanced negotiation skills to navigate complex deals
Customer Experience:Cultivating and sustaining robust relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and delivering solutions
Professional and Ethical Sales Practice: Navigating the world of sales regulations and ethical practices
What we need from you:
A minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade 4/ C or above, including Maths and English
Typically2A levels or equivalentor work experience
A realinterest in Sales and food!
Drive, enthusiasm and commitment to learning new skills, seeking opportunities for personaldevelopmentand passing on knowledge to others
The ability to communicate effectively and engage positively and proactively with customers and colleagues
Willingness totravel
UKresidencyfor minimum of 3years
Driving licence desirable
What we offer in return:
A competitive salary that rises each year, aligned with successful completion of each academic year
Contributory Company pension scheme with life assurance
Five weeks equivalent holiday plus bank holidays
A range of employee benefits including an employee discount scheme
Boost Development Scheme
ShareSavescheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
At 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.
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