Trainee Account Executive (HF1309413)

Apprentify; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Apprentify is seeking a Trainee Sales Account Executive in London. The role offers a £33,000–£35,000 base salary plus uncapped commission and a structured training programme with no previous sales experience required.

You’ll learn to manage early-stage sales, identify potential clients, and map their challenges to solutions, while building long-term relationships across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• No sales experience required; potential is valued.
• Open to applicants from all backgrounds with strong communication.
• Interest in developing consultative sales skills and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying potential clients across a mix of industries
• Initiating conversations with key decision-makers
• Understanding customer challenges and mapping them to the right solutions
• Supporting the wider sales team by qualifying and handing over warm opportunities
• Contributing to account-building activities and nurturing early relationships
• Learning consultative sales techniques and becoming confident with sales platforms and tools

Skills

Communication skills

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Job description

Trainee Sales Account Executive – London

£33,000–£35,000 base salary + uncapped commission

Full training provided | No previous sales experience required

Our client is looking for ambitious individuals ready to take their first step into a commercial career. This Trainee Sales Account Executive role is ideal for someone who wants to develop consultative sales skills, build long-term client relationships, and work across a variety of sectors — all without needing any prior experience in sales.

If you’re driven, curious, and confident engaging with people, this opportunity provides the training and support to develop into a high-performing Account Executive.

The Role

As a Trainee Sales Account Executive, you'll learn how to manage the full early-stage sales process — from identifying potential customers to handling conversations that uncover business needs.

This is a people-focused role. You’ll be speaking with prospects, understanding their challenges, and positioning solutions that genuinely add value. You’ll work closely with senior team members, gaining direct insight into how successful Account Executives operate.

Our client offers a structured development programme designed to build your skills step by step, so you can progress quickly with the right effort and attitude.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching and identifying potential clients across a mix of industries
• Initiating conversations with key decision-makers
• Understanding customer challenges and mapping them to the right solutions
• Supporting the wider sales team by qualifying and handing over warm opportunities
• Contributing to account-building activities and nurturing early relationships
• Learning consultative sales techniques and becoming confident with sales platforms and tools

Who This Suits

This role is open to applicants from all backgrounds — especially those with strong communication skills gained in hospitality, retail, customer service, sports coaching, performing arts, or any people-facing role.

What matters most is your attitude. Our client is looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Clear, confident communication
• Motivation to build a long-term sales career
• Curiosity and a desire to learn
• Professionalism and resilience
• The ability to build rapport with a variety of individuals
• Transferable skills from any previous work experience

No sales experience is expected — just potential.

What You’ll Receive

• £33,000–£35,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
• Comprehensive training and personalised coaching
• A modern, supportive sales environment
• Clear progression into a fully fledged Account Executive role
• Exposure to clients across diverse industries