Inside Sales Apprentice

Pareto; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned company is offering an Inside Sales Apprenticeship in Birmingham, designed for school leavers. This role combines hands-on experience in sales with a fully funded path to a nationally recognized qualification. Apprentices will work with experienced mentors while gaining skills in customer acquisition and management.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Real-world experience with mentors

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Comprehensive support and training

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 4 in Maths and English.
• Eager to learn and grow professionally.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers via phone and digital leads.
• Manage range of existing customers to enhance experience and minimize churn.
• Generate, assess, and follow up on sales leads.

Skills

Good communication skills

Determination to learn and grow

Being proactive and autonomous

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

Minimum Level 4 / Grade C in Maths and English

Job description

Inside Sales Apprentice

Company: A global leader in industrial gases, technologies, and services for diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, electronics, and energy. Location: Coleshill, Birmingham Hours: 35 hours, Monday - Friday (inclusive of off-the-job training) Salary: £20,000 p/a

Are you a school leaver eager to launch a dynamic career in sales? Do you have a natural curiosity, a drive to succeed, and a knack for connecting with people? We're a world leader in essential gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, offering comprehensive solutions across 60 countries to over 4 million customers and patients worldwide. We are offering an incredible Inside Sales Apprenticeship designed to turn your ambition into expertise - no university degree needed!

This isn't just a job; it's a fully supported pathway to becoming an expert in your field, with a nationally recognized qualification. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, learn from experienced role models, and receive dedicated mentorship every step of the way. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters innovation and embraces the diversity of our employees and customers.

What You'll Be Doing (The Role):

As an Inside Sales Apprentice, you'll be at the forefront of our business development, focusing on identifying and acquiring new customers over the phone or via digital leads, accelerating our business development and customer touchpoint capacity. You'll also manage a portfolio of existing/dormant customers, aiming to minimize churn and enhance customer experience.

• Customer Acquisition:Receiving, generating, and assessing leads
• Establishing initial contact
• Confidently presenting offers
• Raising quotations
• Following up on leads
• Closing deals and signing up new customers
• Reporting and recording activity in company systems
• Customer Management:Proactive customer management
• Maximising customer experience
• Resolving queries
• Portfolio price management
• Reporting and recording in the relevant company systems

What We're Looking For (You're a Match if you have):

• Minimum Level 4 / Grade C in Maths and English
• A determination to learn and grow as a professional
• Good communication skills
• Passion and willingness to learn
• Being proactive and autonomous when required
• Being savvy and problem solving
• Being hard working and resilient
• Being able to take in feedback

Why Choose This Apprenticeship?

• Funded Qualification: Your college attendance is fully funded by the business, with full support from an experienced team.
• Real-World Experience: Learn directly on the job, supported by experienced team members, a dedicated buddy, and an assessor.
• Career Growth: This is an accelerated path to becoming an expert in a vital role.
• Inclusive Environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique talent.
• Fantastic Support: Benefit from both face-to-face and virtual training.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Pareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your application.