Sales Apprentice

KION Group; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Material Handling, part of the KION Group, invites ambitious individuals to join a two-year Sales Development Programme in the UK. This role is designed to build a long-term career in commercial sales.

As a Sales Apprentice, you will support the sales team, identify opportunities, present solutions that add value, and travel as part of the role. It offers structured development with mentoring and real customer projects.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers.
• Motivated, self-driven and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in starting a career in sales and understanding customer decision processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in managing customer relationships.
• Learn to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Learn how to present solutions that deliver value to customers and influence 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.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Ambition

Customer focus

Job description

Kick-start your career in sales with Linde 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 Linde 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.

We offer:

You will benefit from:

• A fully supported development programmecombining 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 organisationshaping 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.