Sales Executive Apprentice (Level 4)

First Response Finance; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 days holiday

Annual bonus scheme

Christmas bonus

Profit share bonus

Job summary

First Response Finance in the UK is offering a Sales Executive Apprentice role with an integrated Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship. You will build dealer relationships, manage a UK territory and identify new business opportunities while receiving structured training and support.

You will develop skills in sales, business development and account management in a hybrid working environment with a strong focus on learning and career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• No prior sales experience required.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with dealer partners.
• Managing and growing an assigned sales territory across the UK.
• Supporting existing dealer partners and helping them maximise opportunities with First Response Finance.
• Prospecting and onboarding new dealer partners.
• Identifying opportunities to grow business within your territory.
• Gathering and sharing market insight and feedback.
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent dealer experience.
• Developing knowledge of our products, processes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Resilience

Learning mindset

Proactive

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

Are you looking for a career, professional development and the ability to earn whilst you learn?

This could be the opportunity for you.

This role is ideal for people with strong communication and relationship-building skills who want to develop a long-term career in sales. Previous sales experience isn't required. If you have a people-centred approach and align with our Values, we can teach the rest.

Alongside this role, you'll complete a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship, gaining a nationally recognised qualification while developing the skills and experience needed to build a successful career.

At First Response Finance, we're proud to be the UK's Number 1 vehicle finance company and an award winning Employer. Our people are at the heart of our success and we're passionate about creating opportunities for individuals who are motivated to learn, develop and grow with us.

About The Role

As a Sales Executive Apprentice, you'll be responsible for managing and growing a territory across the UK. You'll work closely with our dealer partners, building strong relationships, supporting existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills in sales, business development and account management whilst receiving structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with dealer partners.
• Managing and growing an assigned sales territory.
• Supporting existing dealer partners and helping them maximise opportunities with First Response Finance.
• Prospecting and onboarding new dealer partners.
• Identifying opportunities to grow business within your territory.
• Gathering and sharing market insight and feedback.
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent dealer experience.
• Developing knowledge of our products, processes and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Enjoy building relationships and working with others.
• Communicate confidently and professionally.
• Are resilient and maintain a positive attitude when facing challenges.
• Take ownership of their learning and development.
• Are proactive and motivated to achieve goals.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Put customers at the heart of what they do

Experience in sales isn't essential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are interested in your potential, attitude and willingness to learn.

Salary & Reward

• Starting salary of £20,076.00
• Regular Salary increases
• Annual company bonus scheme.
• Christmas bonus.
• Profit share bonus paid in April.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.
• One Saturday per month, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
• Hybrid working available.
• 23 days holiday, increasing with service.
• Buy and sell holiday scheme after probation.
• Extensive employee benefits package.
• Structured training and development opportunities.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Have the full right to work in the UK.

Desirable Requirements

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have access to a vehicle for business travel (mileage expenses reimbursed)