Sales Apprentice

Linde Material Handling; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programme

Mentoring

Career progression

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

Baoli Material Handling in the UK is launching a two-year Sales Apprenticeship designed for ambitious individuals who want a long-term career in sales. You’ll gain real commercial experience, on‑the‑job development, and mentoring while learning how to identify opportunities, present value, and build relationships with customers across industries.

Join a global organisation shaping logistics and supply chain solutions, with a structured development path, exposure to sales and operations, and a

Qualifications

• Passion for starting a career in sales.
• Confident communicators with ability to build relationships.
• Driven, self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in managing customer relationships.
• Learn to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Learn to present solutions that deliver value and influence decisions.
• Build relationships with customers across diverse industries.
• Develop commercial awareness and understand buying decisions.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Communication

Motivation

Customer focus

Job description

Kick-start your career in sales with Baoli Material Handling

Are you ambitious, commercially minded, and ready to build a career in sales?

Are you motivated by building relationships, influencing decisions, and delivering results?

Do you want to join a global organisation that is shaping the future of supply chain solutions?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Us

At Baoli Material Handling, we are part of the KION Group – a leading global provider of industrial trucks, warehouse technology, and supply chain solutions. We are a forward-thinking, future-driven organisation, committed to innovation, sustainable growth, and delivering exceptional customer value.

Our culture is built on strong values – Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence – which shape how we work, innovate and grow together.

About The Programme

Our Sales Development Programme is designed for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career, not just secure their next role. Over two years, you'll follow a structured, hands‑on development journey, learning from experienced professionals while gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in a commercial sales environment. Through real‑world experience, mentoring and tailored development opportunities, you'll establish a strong foundation for a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading material handling businesses.

You will benefit from:

• A fully supported development programme combining on-the-job experience with formal learning
• Exposure to our sales, service, and customer operations
• Dedicated mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to build strong relationships across the business
• A clear pathway towards a long‑term career in sales

Tasks And Qualifications

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Sales Apprentice, You Will

• Support the sales team in managing customer relationships
• Learn how to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Learn how to present solutions that deliver value to customers and influence their decisions
• Build relationships with customers across a range of industries
• Develop commercial awareness and understand how businesses make buying decisions
• Work with experienced sales professionals on real customer projects

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about starting a career in sales
• Confident communicators with a natural ability to build relationships
• Driven, self‑motivated, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment
• Aligned to our values of integrity, collaboration, courage and excellence

Essential Requirements

• A full, valid UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel as part of the role

Why Join us?

• Be part of a global organisation shaping the future of logistics and supply chain solutions
• Gain a recognised qualification alongside practical experience
• Join a business that invests in your development and future career
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution matters

Your future starts here

This isn’t just a training programme. It’s the first step towards becoming a successful sales professional and build a career that makes a real impact.