Job Title: Sales Development Apprentice
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Customer Service
Location: Brighton (Office-based)
Salary: £16,000 - £24,000 per annum (depending on age bracket)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hour per week, 8:30anm - 5:00pm with 12:30pm finish on Friday)
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private health and non-contributory pension at successful completion of 3 month probation
* Structured training and development through a recognised apprenticeship programme
* Opportunity to gain valuable experience in sales and lead generation
* Support from experienced colleagues and managers
* Opportunity for a permanent role on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements
* GCSEs and A Levels or equivalent qualifications
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail
* Basic IT skills and familiarity with CRM systems
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning
* Interest in developing a career in sales or business development
Responsibilities for an Apprentice
* Contact potential customers from the company database to promote products and services
* Identify and qualify leads before passing them to the sales team
* Record customer interactions and updates accurately in the CRM system
* Work closely with sales and marketing teams to support lead generation campaigns
* Meet agreed performance targets relating to customer outreach and lead qualification
* Participate in training to develop product knowledge and sales skills
* Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the business
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and follow company procedures
Apprenticeship Information
You will be enrolled on the Customer Service Level 3 Apprenticeship, typically completed over 18 months. This includes:
* Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
* A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
* Development of skills, knowledge, and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
* Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
* Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2
Prospects
Once you have completed your apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to potentially progress into a permanent role within the business.
For more information or to apply, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769 (Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm).