Sales Executive Apprentice

William Reed; Brighton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Long service holiday reward

Hybrid and agile working

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Group Income Protection

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme

Job summary

William Reed is offering an 18‑month fixed‑term Sales Executive Apprenticeship in Brighton. You will rotate across sales teams, learn towards a recognised sales qualification, and develop customer-facing skills in a supportive learning environment.

It’s ideal for someone with a genuine interest in sales, strong communication, curiosity, initiative and resilience. The role includes structured training and opportunities to build a professional network within the company.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in building a career in sales.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Resilience and positive mindset in facing challenges.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Learn how different sales teams operate across commercial functions.
• Build relationships with customers and colleagues to communicate professionally.
• Support the sales team with customer enquiries and day‑to‑day account management.
• Identify opportunities to connect customers with products and solutions.
• Develop understanding of customers, markets and brands to support conversations.

Skills

Sales interest

Strong communication

Curiosity

Initiative

Resilience

Organisation

Digital tools

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