Sales Apprenticeship

William Reed; Brighton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Long service holiday reward

Christmas office closure

Holiday purchase scheme

MeDay

Volunteering day

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing support

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

William Reed is seeking a Sales Executive Apprentice in Brighton for an 18-month fixed-term programme. You will rotate across sales teams while working toward a recognised sales qualification, gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence in a supportive environment.

No prior experience is required, just a genuine appetite to learn and build a career in sales with ongoing training and development. The role is based in Brighton and offers relocation and learning opportunities as part of a structured

Qualifications

• This role welcomes applicants with no prior experience and a genuine appetite to learn.
• Strong communication skills and ability to relate to customers and colleagues.
• Curiosity and a willingness to develop new commercial capabilities.
• Ability to listen, learn and adapt across multiple sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn how different sales teams operate across the business.
• Build relationships with customers and colleagues to communicate professionally.
• Support the sales team with enquiries, follow-ups and account management.
• Identify opportunities to connect customers with products and services.
• Develop understanding of customers, markets and brands using insights.
• Create presentations and proposals for customer meetings.
• Use systems to keep customer information accurate and up to date.
• Attend customer meetings and industry events to build knowledge.

Skills

Interest in sales

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Curiosity

Relationship building

Job description

Sales Executive Apprentice

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Sales

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Brighton

Compensation: £25,000 / year

Description

This is a unique opportunity to kick-start your sales career through an 18-month fixed-term apprenticeship programme. You'll spend time across a variety of sales teams while working towards a recognised sales qualification, developing your knowledge, skills and confidence in a supportive learning environment.

As part of a cohort of aspiring sales professionals, you'll learn alongside others, sharing experiences and developing together. During an exciting period of transformation, you'll bring curiosity and enthusiasm while learning from experienced colleagues across the organisation. Your impact will be felt through the relationships you build, the opportunities you help create and the contribution you make to our growth. No previous experience is required, just a genuine appetite to learn and a passion for building a career in sales.

Closing Date for Applications: 2nd October 2026 Assessment Days: 6th October or 12th October 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learning how different sales teams operate and gaining experience across a variety of commercial functions.
• Building relationships with customers and colleagues, developing the confidence to communicate professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Supporting the sales team with customer enquiries, follow-up activities and day-to-day account management.
• Identifying potential opportunities to connect customers with products, services and solutions that meet their needs.
• Developing your understanding of our customers, markets and brands, using insights to support conversations and recommendations.
• Creating presentations, proposals and other materials to support customer meetings and sales activities.
• Using our systems and tools to keep customer information accurate and up to date.
• Attending customer meetings, industry events and networking opportunities to build your knowledge and professional network.
• Working closely with teams across the business, including marketing, customer success and product teams, to deliver a great customer experience.
• Taking part in structured learning and training while working towards your recognised sales qualification.

What You’ll Need

• A genuine interest in building a career in sales, with the motivation to develop commercial skills.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn, taking the initiative to develop new skills and knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships through active listening, effective questioning and engaging conversations.
• Resilience and determination, staying positive when faced with challenges and using setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow.
• An interest in business, customers and markets, with an appreciation of how organisations create value and drive growth.
• Enthusiasm, initiative and a growth mindset, with a willingness to embrace feedback and take ownership of personal development.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people, working collaboratively and adapting to different situations.
• Strong organisation and accountability, managing priorities effectively and following through on commitments.
• Confidence using digital and AI-enabled tools, with an openness to learning new technologies and systems.

Benefits & Initiatives

• Generous annual leave –25 days plus standard England and Wales bank holidays for full-time employees
• Long service holiday reward – Receive an extra day's annual leave for each year of service after six years, up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays for full-time colleagues
• Christmas office closure – Enjoy additional paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year's Day to cover discretionary office closure days
• Holiday purchase scheme – Buy up to three additional days' annual leave each year and spread the cost over up to six months
• MeDay – Take an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, a cultural or religious event, or another occasion that is meaningful to you
• Volunteering day – One paid day each year to support a charity, community group or cause close to your heart
• Hybrid and agile working – Flexible ways of working to help you balance work and life commitments (role dependent)
• Enhanced pension contributions – Benefit from employer pension contributions above the statutory minimum
• Life assurance – Providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Group Income Protection – Financial support if you're unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced pay entitlements to support you and your family during important life events
• Health and wellbeing support, including:
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Virtual GP service
  • Health and wellbeing resources and tools
• Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Supported by employee-led networks, with a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer
• Cycle to Work scheme – Save money and support a healthier commute
• Electric Car scheme – Access an affordable and sustainable way to drive an electric vehicle