Entry Level Sales Executive (HF1359011)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Comprehensive training

Clear progression paths

Lifetime commission on accounts

Job summary

Apprentify in the United Kingdom is seeking an Entry Level Sales Executive to kickstart your career in sales with a globally recognised logistics organisation that supports thousands of SMEs across the UK and internationally.

As an Entry Level Sales Executive, you'll receive industry-leading training, develop valuable commercial skills, and learn how to help businesses improve their shipping operations through innovative logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective and existing SME customers to understand their business needs.
• Identify opportunities to introduce tailored shipping and logistics solutions.
• Build trust and develop long-term customer relationships.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure an excellent customer experience.
• Assist with pricing enquiries, service improvements, account reviews, and day-to-day account management.
• Work with internal teams to deliver outstanding service and resolve customer challenges.

Job description

Entry Level Sales Executive

Kickstart your career in sales with a globally recognised logistics organisation that supports thousands of SMEs across the UK and internationally. As an Entry Level Sales Executive, you'll receive industry-leading training, develop valuable commercial skills, and learn how to help businesses improve their shipping operations through innovative logistics solutions.

Entry Level Sales Executive

Kickstart your career in sales with a globally recognised logistics organisation that supports thousands of SMEs across the UK and internationally. As an Entry Level Sales Executive, you'll receive industry-leading training, develop valuable commercial skills, and learn how to help businesses improve their shipping operations through innovative logistics solutions. This opportunity is perfect for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in sales. Previous experience isn't essential. We're looking for confident communicators who are eager to learn, motivated by success, and passionate about building strong customer relationships.

Your Responsibilities

Building Customer Relationships

• Engage with prospective and existing SME customers to understand their business needs.
• Identify opportunities to introduce tailored shipping and logistics solutions.
• Build trust and develop long-term customer relationships.
• Maintain regular contact with clients to ensure an excellent customer experience.

Sales Training & Development

• Complete a comprehensive 12-month training programme designed to accelerate your sales career.
• Learn key sales techniques, including consultative selling, negotiation, customer engagement, and account growth.
• Benefit from a combination of workshops, mentoring, field coaching, and hands-on experience.

Customer Success & Account Support

• Support customers throughout the onboarding process and beyond.
• Assist with pricing enquiries, service improvements, account reviews, and day-to-day account management.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver outstanding service and resolve customer challenges.

Career Progression & Performance

• Work towards clear performance targets with structured progression opportunities.
• Develop the skills needed to advance into senior sales and account management roles.
• Earn ongoing commission from the accounts you successfully bring on board.

What's On Offer?

• £30,000 - £35,000 basic salary plus uncapped earning potential
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Clear progression pathways into senior sales and leadership positions
• Lifetime commission on every successful account you secure
• The opportunity to build a career with a market-leading global logistics brand