Apprentice Business Developer

Getting In Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Business Developer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the sales team in generating leads. You will be responsible for building long-term relationships within the building trade and maintaining up-to-date product knowledge. The company is committed to investing in your growth through thorough on-the-job training and career progression opportunities. If you're passionate about customer engagement and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Ability to build long-term relationships and manage accounts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and support sales team.
• Develop long-term collaborative relationships with customers.
• Proactively gain new accounts and generate qualified leads.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Strong Relationship Builder

Dedicated Planner

Prioritise Own Work-Load

Highly Target Driven

Education

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship

Job description

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Apprentice Business Developer

Apply From: 03/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Employer

HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED

Vacancy Description

At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on-the-job training and excellent career progression opportunities, reflected in our placement at Number 17 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table 2022.

We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values, and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.

The Role:

• Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service and support the wider sales team in generating and chasing leads.
• Focus on effective customer account management, aiming to increase the company’s customer base and develop long-term collaborative relationships within the building trade.
• Maintain up-to-date product and industry knowledge.
• Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events, and sales periods to new and existing customers.
• Keep in touch with both depots lead banks regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool.
• Develop long-term collaborative relationships with customers.
• Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business, and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls.
• Process sales for customers using the in-store payment systems, quoting correct pricing, delivery date, and stock requirements.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Business Developer

Employer Description

At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on-the-job training and excellent career progression opportunities. We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for in recognition of excellence in the workplace. We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.

Vacancy Location

Unit 7 The Ovl Barnsley S74 0SB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000306292

Key Dates

Apply From

03/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-18 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

To be confirmed

Possible Start Date

2025-03-31 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
• End Point Assessment.
• Work-based training.
• Functional Skills in English and maths (if necessary).
• Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Learning Provider

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Strong Relationship Builder, Dedicated Planner, Prioritise Own Work-Load, Highly Target Driven.

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