Entry-Level Account Executive (HF1364238)

Apprentify; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Progression opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Apprentify in Waterlooville is hiring a Graduate Account Executive to own the full sales cycle, from first contact to closing deals, with a £30,000 basic plus £35,000–£45,000 OTE. No prior experience required; ideal for ambitious newcomers seeking a high-earning sales career in shipping and logistics.

This role focuses on prospecting, building client relationships, and presenting logistics solutions, with full training and clear progression in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Confident, clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Motivated, target-driven and resilient with a can-do attitude.
• Eager to learn and develop in a fast-growing sales environment.
• Able to manage workload and priorities; a full driving licence is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to new business prospects.
• Build strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Manage the full sales process from lead generation to close.
• Understand client needs and present tailored logistics solutions.
• Negotiate and close deals with confidence.
• Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline.
• Work with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Eager to learn

Workload management

Driving licence

Job description

Graduate Account Executive

Location: Waterlooville

Salary: £30-35,000 basic + £35,000 to £45,000 OTE

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing shipping and logistics business in Waterlooville that is looking to bring in a Account Executive to join their team.

This is a fantastic entry point into a high earning sales career. No previous experience is required. What matters most is your attitude, communication skills, and drive to succeed.

You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, from first contact through to closing deals and building long term client relationships.

What You Will Be Doing

• Identifying and reaching out to new business prospects
• Building strong relationships with potential and existing clients
• Managing the full sales process from lead generation to close
• Understanding client needs and presenting tailored logistics solutions
• Negotiating and closing deals with confidence
• Maintaining accurate records of your activity and pipeline
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

What We Are Looking For

• Confident and clear communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills and natural ability to build rapport
• Motivated, target driven, and resilient
• Eager to learn and develop in a sales environment
• Able to manage your own workload and priorities
• Full driving licence is ideal

What You Will Get

• £30,000 basic salary
• Realistic on target earnings of £35,000 to £45,000
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Full training and ongoing support
• A team environment that rewards effort and success

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.