Sales and Business Development Apprentice

VE3; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

VE3 is a technology consulting and solutions business operating in the UK and India, focusing on enterprise applications, cloud, data, AI and digital services. The Sales and Business Development Apprentice role involves researching prospects, assisting engagement activities and maintaining CRM data to support the sales cycle, under guidance from experienced colleagues.

You will learn consultative selling, qualification, pipeline management, proposal coordination and professional communication,

Qualifications

• Clear written and spoken communication with confidence to develop professional telephone and meeting skills.
• Interest in technology, business and how organisations make purchasing decisions.
• Good organisation, attention to detail and a reliable approach to follow-up.
• Willingness to ask questions, act on feedback and remain constructive when prospects do not respond.
• Basic digital skills and willingness to learn Microsoft 365, CRM and research tools.

Responsibilities

• Research customers and opportunities. Prepare concise account profiles and record why an opportunity may suit VE3.
• Support prospect engagement. Prepare tailored emails, telephone outreach and event follow-ups; arrange meetings and qualify interest.
• Keep sales information accurate. Maintain CRM records and follow-up dates; help keep the pipeline current.

Skills

Clear communication

Interest in tech & business

Organizational skills

Questioning and feedback

CRM basics

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Sales and Business Development Apprentice

Maidenhead, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/11/2026

VE3 is a technology and business consultancyfocused on delivering end-to-end technology solutions and products. We havesuccessfully serviced enterprises across multiple markets, including the publicand private sectors. Our services span all aspects of business, providing a holistic approach to managing an organization. We are committed to providingtechnical innovations and tools that empower organizations with criticalinformation to facilitate decision-making that results in businesstransformation through cost savings and increased operational efficiency. Ourcommitment to quality is adopted throughout the organization and sets thefoundation for delivering our full suite of capabilities.

Job Description

Sales and Business Development Apprentice

Technology Solutions

AboutVE3

VE3 is a technology consulting and solutions business operating inthe UK and India. We help organisations with enterprise applications, cloud,data, AI, digital services and managed services. Our work spans public sector,energy and utilities, health and life sciences, and education and research,with technologies including Oracle, SAP, AWS and Microsoft, alongside our ownproducts and accelerators.

Whatyou will do

Research customers andopportunities. Research target organisations,decision-makers, market developments and relevant procurement notices. Prepareconcise account profiles and record why an opportunity may suit VE3.

Support prospectengagement. Help prepare tailored emails, telephoneoutreach and event follow-ups using approved messaging. Arrange meetings andlearn to qualify interest, needs and next steps.

Keep sales informationaccurate. Maintain CRM records, contact details,activity notes and agreed follow-up dates. Help keep the pipeline current andprepare simple reports for team reviews.

Learn the sales process. Observe and progressively contribute to discovery calls, solutionpresentations and demonstrations. Work with technical colleagues to translatecustomer needs into clear business benefits.

Support proposals andgrowth activity. Coordinate approved capabilityinformation, case studies and proposal inputs. Support partner campaigns andhand qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales or bid owner. Pricing,commitments and submissions remain subject to senior approval.

What we are looking for

• Clear written and spokencommunication, with confidence to develop professional telephone and meetingskills.
• Interest in technology,business and how organisations make purchasing decisions.
• Good organisation, attention todetail and a reliable approach to follow-up.
• Willingness to ask questions,act on feedback and remain constructive when prospects do not respond.
• Basic digital skills andwillingness to learn Microsoft 365, CRM and research tools.
• Customer service, retail, volunteering, fundraising, school projectsor other experience involving communication and teamwork would be useful. Previous technology sales experience is not required.

Trainingand support

You will learn consultative selling, customer research,qualification, pipeline management, proposal coordination and professionalcommunication. Your work will progressively cover the sales cycle, includingsupervised negotiation and closing activity where appropriate.

You will learn to handle customer and company informationresponsibly, follow approval processes and use approved AI tools with humanchecks on accuracy and confidentiality.

Howsuccess will be assessed

Early success means accurate research and CRM records, timelyfollow-up, professional communication and progress in training. As you develop,we will assess the quality of meetings and opportunities you help create, yourcontribution to pipeline progression and your ability to understand customerneeds.

Potential progression includes Sales Development Representative,Business Development Executive or Account Executive, depending on performance,available opportunities and business needs.

VE3 welcomes applications from people of different backgrounds.

Please tell us if you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

confirm that you can attend our Maidenhead office.