Marketing and Sales Executive Apprentice

Assurity Consulting Ltd; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Crawley is seeking a Marketing and Sales Executive Apprentice to join their team. This role offers a clear progression path from Apprentice to Sales Director, focusing on relationship building and professional development through structured training. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, a strong communicator, and organized, ready to take proactive steps in their sales career. The position involves managing sales inquiries, supporting bidding processes, and creating marketing content, with travel nationwide required.

Benefits

Structured training and mentorship

Flexible working options

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide.
• Eligibility to enrol in Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for all sales enquiries.
• Manage and maintain the CRM system.
• Lead the creation of marketing content.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Client-facing skills

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Marketing and Sales Executive Apprentice

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Compensation: £28,000 - £35,000 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent

Location: Crawley (with nationwide travel)

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

About Us

Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. What began with humble beginnings has grown into a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty dedicated staff members, proudly involved in major civil engineering projects including Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point.

As one of the leading survey companies in the UK, we are focused on improving the construction industry by embracing innovation and technology. We work with our clients to complete projects on time and safely. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity guiding everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a Marketing and Sales Executive Apprentice to join our team and grow with us as we expand. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to build a long‑term career in sales, with a clear progression path from Apprentice to Business Development Manager, Head of Sales, and ultimately Sales Director.

This isn't about bringing in sales immediately - we're investing in the right person who will take the time to understand our business, build genuine relationships, and develop professionally through a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, a natural communicator, organised, and ready to take initiative. If you're eager to learn, comfortable speaking with people, and want to formalise your sales career through structured training, this role is for you.

You'll work closely with senior leadership, managing inbound communications, supporting bidding processes, and creating marketing content while gaining hands‑on experience across all aspects of our sales function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for all sales enquiries across telephone, email, video, and in-person channels
• Manage and maintain the CRM system with accurate and timely data
• Lead the creation of marketing content for digital and traditional channels
• Support the development of a structured sales process and assist with proposals and presentations
• Participate in bidding processes, including market engagement questionnaires, PQQs, and tenders
• Manage company profiles and documentation across procurement portals
• Build strong relationships with client supply chain and procurement managers
• Travel nationwide to meet with clients and attend site meetings
• Shadow the Managing Director during client meetings and negotiations
• Collaborate with Heads of Services and finance to align sales strategies
• Complete all Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship modules and actively apply learning to real-world scenarios

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to speak confidently with people at all levels
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter who can work independently and take initiative
• Enthusiastic and genuinely eager to learn and develop
• Full UK manual driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide
• Comfortable with client-facing interactions and building relationships
• Team player who can also work autonomously
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Eligibility to enrol in Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship

Desirable

• Basic understanding of marketing principles and sales processes
• Experience with CRM systems
• Interest in content creation and digital marketing
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Structured training and mentorship through Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Clear career progression path with genuine opportunities for advancement
• Flexible working options post probation (hybrid: Crawley office and remote)
• Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance (Vitality)
• Life Insurance
• IT & Phone Package
• Continuous on-the-job training and development

Every project we undertake contributes to a safer, more sustainable built environment. Be part of a team making a tangible impact on the future of infrastructure, with a culture built on learning and innovation where your ideas and expertise will play a vital role in shaping outcomes.

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.

Please note, that you may need to undergo a DBS background check if you are successful.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.