APPRENTICESHIP - Road Logistics Sales Team (Starting October 2025)

Kuehne+Nagel; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as an apprentice in the Road Logistics Sales Team. This 24-month program offers practical training and study towards a Sales Level 4 Apprenticeship. You'll learn essential sales skills, provide excellent customer service, and have opportunities for full-time positions upon completion.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Increases and bonuses upon completion

NUS discount card

Mentorship support

Qualifications

• Minimum five GCSEs including Maths & English.
• Passionate about customer service with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Process bookings efficiently and support Sales Managers.
• Coordinate shipments and provide exceptional customer service.
• Make sales calls and onboard new customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Planning

Organization

Multitasking

Self-Motivation

Education

GCSEs at grades 3–9 / A*-D

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the APPRENTICESHIP - Road Logistics Sales Team (Starting October 2025) role at Kuehne+Nagel

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? Logistics is the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our world running smoothly. It involves moving goods from one place to another, ensuring parcels arrive on time, supermarkets stay stocked, and our favorite foods are available at restaurants. Whether it's concert gear for your favorite popstar or equipment for a football team, logistics connects us globally and makes everyday life more convenient. At Kuehne+Nagel, we provide logistics solutions for business customers worldwide, transporting goods efficiently and reliably by air, sea, road, and rail to meet each customer's needs.

Your Role

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Road Sales team in Basingstoke. Our Road Logistics team provides services to hundreds of customers across Europe. The sales team directly sources, engages, and maintains our customer base, ensuring shipments are booked efficiently and delivered on time. The role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase sales skills, expand your network, and contribute to our growth. You will receive comprehensive training and support in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. This is a chance to be part of something big and make a real difference. If you're ready to advance your career and work with top professionals, we want to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities

Our 24-month Apprenticeship combines practical on-the-job training with study towards the Sales Level 4 Apprenticeship standard. You will work within a successful sales team, learning to become a top sales performer with support from peers, managers, and the apprenticeship team at Kuehne+Nagel. Initially, you'll focus on delivering excellent customer service, then develop specialist sales skills, managing your own Customer Service or Sales Account. Successful apprentices may secure full-time sales positions and earn bonuses and pay rises linked to the apprenticeship.

During the apprenticeship, you will learn to:

• Process bookings efficiently from clients and overseas agents.
• Support Sales Managers operationally.
• Coordinate shipments, providing exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Resolve shipment issues and keep clients and managers updated.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Collaborate in meetings and training sessions.
• Make sales calls, onboard new customers, and attend offsite meetings.
• Analyze sales data and prepare customer review meetings.

Your Skills and Experiences

The minimum entry requirement is five GCSEs at grades 3–9 / A*-D, including Maths & English. We value candidates passionate about customer service, with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Good planning, organization, multitasking, and self-motivation are essential. Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel is beneficial. Please note, this vacancy does not meet visa sponsorship or apprenticeship funding criteria; candidates must have resided in the EEA for at least three years. The role requires security clearance checks, including criminal record and identity validation. If you are already qualified or experienced in this field, consider applying for other vacancies at https://jobs.kuehne-nagel.com/uk/en.

Key Information

• Contract: Fixed Term, 2 years
• Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:15 pm
• Location: On-site in Basingstoke, RG24 8WD

Recruitment Process

1. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
2. Shortlisted candidates will have a phone screening with our Talent Acquisition team.
3. Final candidates will be invited for an onsite interview.
4. All candidates will receive feedback; successful applicants will be invited for a site tour and to provide right-to-work documentation.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive starting salary of £15,500 in the first year, with increases and bonuses upon apprenticeship completion. Benefits include an attractive package and an NUS discount card. You'll be supported by mentors, line managers, and previous apprentices to help you succeed and progress. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity—apply now and take the first step toward a bright future.