Junior Account Executive (HF1372998)

Apprentify; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from year 2

Full training and mentoring

Commission on growth

Job summary

Apprentify in Wellingborough is seeking a Junior Account Executive to start a career in sales within a global logistics context. You will speak with new and existing business customers, learn shipping processes, and deliver friendly support while participating in a 12‑month training programme.

On completion, you can progress toward an Account Manager role with ongoing mentoring, and there is potential for hybrid working from year 2.

Qualifications

• Great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career with strong communication skills.
• No extensive experience required; motivation to learn and grow in a fast-moving industry.

Responsibilities

• Speak with new and existing business customers
• Learn about how they currently ship goods and where improvements can be made
• Provide helpful, friendly support and maintain regular contact
• Take part in a structured 12-month training programme
• Gain hands-on experience in sales, negotiation, and customer service
• Learn through a mix of classroom training, shadowing experienced colleagues, and on-job coaching
• Help onboard new clients and guide them through the process
• Assist with pricing, billing queries, and general account support
• Work closely with your team to solve problems and deliver a great service
• Build your skills and move towards more senior roles
• Develop into a confident Account Manager over time
• Earn commission as you grow your portfolio of customers

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation to learn

Positive attitude

Job description

Junior Account Executive – Wellingborough

Kickstart your career in sales as a Junior Account Executive with a global logistics company trusted by thousands of small and medium‑sized businesses.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career. You don’t need lots of experience – just strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the motivation to learn and grow in a fast‑moving industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building Customer Relationships

• Speak with new and existing business customers
• Learn about how they currently ship goods and where improvements can be made
• Provide helpful, friendly support and maintain regular contact

Learning & Development

• Take part in a structured 12‑month training programme
• Gain hands‑on experience in sales, negotiation, and customer service
• Learn through a mix of classroom training, shadowing experienced colleagues, and on‑the‑job coaching

Supporting Customer Accounts

• Help onboard new clients and guide them through the process
• Assist with pricing, billing queries, and general account support
• Work closely with your team to solve problems and deliver a great service

Progression Opportunities

• Build your skills and move towards more senior roles
• Develop into a confident Account Manager over time
• Earn commission as you grow your portfolio of customers

What You’ll Get

• £35,000 base salary + strong first‑year OTE
• Full training and ongoing support from experienced mentors
• Clear career progression with room to grow
• Opportunity for hybrid working from year 2