Sales Executive / Account Manager Apprentice

SAS SAMEDAY LIMITED; Sharlston Common; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Sameday Limited in Wakefield offers an apprenticeship role in Sales Executive / Account Manager, earning while you learn and gaining a recognised qualification. You will start building a long-term career in sales, account management and logistics with a fast-growing company.

The program covers prospecting, relationship-building, quotes, and targets, with progression into permanent Sales roles and potential moves into Business Development or Key Account Management as you develop.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Level 3 qualification (BTEC, A Level, T Level) - any subject - Pass.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Customer service mindset and a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Speaking with potential customers and generating new business
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Helping to manage and grow your own customer accounts
• Preparing quotes, following up enquiries and updating company systems
• Working towards individual and team sales targets
• Learning how the same-day courier and logistics industry operates

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Initiative

Confidence

Target driven

Positive attitude

Reliable

Keen to learn

Education

GCSE English and maths

Level 3 Qualification (BTEC, A Level, T Level)

Job description

Introduction

Earn while you learn in sales, account management and logistics and gain a recognised qualification, and build a long-term career with a fast-growing company.

About the Employer

SAS Sameday Limited is a fast-growing, nationwide same-day courier company based in Horbury, Wakefield. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team as a Sales Executive / Account Manager Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification and build a long-term career within sales, account management and logistics.

What You'll Do

The role will include:

• Speaking with potential customers and generating new business
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Helping to manage and grow your own customer accounts
• Preparing quotes, following up enquiries and updating company systems
• Working towards individual and team sales targets
• Learning how the same-day courier and logistics industry operates

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident and professional on the telephone
• Friendly, outgoing and comfortable speaking with businesses
• Motivated, reliable and eager to learn
• Organised with good communication skills
• Interested in building a career in sales and account management

Training Outcome

• Successful completion may lead to a permanent Sales Executive or Account Manager role, with opportunities to progress into Business Development, Key Account Management or Sales Management

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Confidence
• Target driven
• Positive attitude
• Reliable
• Keen to learn

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and maths - 4
• Essential - Level 3 Qualification (BTEC, A Level, T Level) - Any Subject - Pass

Course Information

Course: Sales executive (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday, 09:00- 17:00 with 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED