Sales Apprentice

CREATIVE EVENT AND MANAGEMENT LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their sales team as an apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic sales environment, where you will assist in generating leads, preparing sales presentations, and maintaining customer databases. You will gain valuable skills and a recognized qualification while working closely with experienced professionals. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career progression within the company, making it perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in the field of sales and business development.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in sales

Recognized qualification

Career progression opportunities

Competitive apprenticeship salary

Qualifications

• Strong interest in sales and business development is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales team in generating leads and promoting products.
• Maintain customer databases and support sales presentations.

Skills

Sales and business development interest

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Apprenticeship qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the sales team in generating leads and identifying potential customers.
2. Make outbound calls and follow up on inquiries to promote products/services.
3. Support the preparation of sales presentations, proposals, and contracts.
4. Maintain and update customer databases and CRM systems.
5. Attend meetings, trade shows, and networking events as needed.
6. Learn and apply sales techniques to meet individual and team targets.
7. Provide excellent customer service and handle basic client inquiries.
8. Work closely with other departments to ensure a smooth sales process.
9. Complete apprenticeship training and coursework alongside work duties.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. A strong interest in sales and business development.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning.
4. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, CRM software experience is a plus).

What We Offer:

1. Hands-on experience in a professional sales environment.
2. A recognized qualification upon successful completion.
3. Career progression opportunities within the company.
4. Competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Salary: from £11.44 hourly

About CREATIVE EVENT AND MANAGEMENT LIMITED:
We are one of the renowned event management companies in the region.