Entry Level Account Executive (HF1371285)

Apprentify; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000 base salary

Comprehensive training and coaching

Clear progression opportunities

Hybrid working after year one

Job summary

Apprentify in Loughborough is offering an Entry-Level Account Executive role to launch your sales career. You’ll connect with SME clients, understand their shipping needs, and help improve efficiency with premium logistics services.

No prior sales experience is required. You’ll take part in a structured 12-month training programme with coaching, classroom learning, shadowing, and on-the-job development. Hybrid options are available after the first year.

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with new and existing SME clients to understand their needs.
• Learn client shipping habits and identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Provide friendly, ongoing support to ensure a great customer experience.
• Help onboard new clients and assist with day-to-day queries.
• Assist with pricing, billing, and service-related questions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Entry-Level Account Executive – Loughborough

Start your sales career as an Entry-Level Account Executive with a globally recognised logistics brand trusted by thousands of small and medium-sized businesses. In this role, you’ll learn how to help companies streamline their shipping processes, reduce costs, and access premium logistics services.

No prior sales experience is required – just strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine hunger to learn.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building Customer Relationships

• Connect with new and existing SME clients to understand their needs
• Learn about customer shipping habits and identify ways to improve efficiency
• Provide friendly, ongoing support to ensure a great customer experience

Training & Development

• Take part in a structured 12-month training programme designed for entry-level talent
• Learn key skills including sales fundamentals, negotiation, and customer success
• Gain experience through classroom learning, shadowing experienced colleagues, and on-the-job coaching

Account Support

• Help onboard new clients and support them with day-to-day queries
• Assist with pricing, billing, and service-related questions
• Develop problem-solving skills by working closely with your team and customers

Performance & Career Growth

• Work towards clear targets with full support from your manager
• Progress through defined career pathways based on your performance
• Build a long-term career in a fast-growing industry

What You’ll Get

• £30,000 base salary + strong first-year earning potential (OTE)
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support from experienced coaches
• Clear progression opportunities into senior roles
• Hybrid working options available after your first year