Trainee Account Executive (HF1309413)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Uncapped commission

Structured development program

Job summary

Apprentify in London is seeking a Trainee Sales Account Executive with a base salary of £33,000–£35,000 and uncapped commission. Full training provided and no previous sales experience required.

You will learn the full early-stage sales process, engage with prospects, and develop consultative skills within a structured development programme that supports rapid progression.

Qualifications

• No prior sales experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Open to individuals from hospitality, retail or customer-facing backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Learn and manage the full early-stage sales process, from identifying potential customers to qualifying opportunities.
• Speak with prospects, understand challenges, and map them to solutions that add value.
• Support the sales team by nurturing warm opportunities and coordinating handovers to senior colleagues.
• Contribute to account-building activities and establish early client relationships.
• Develop consultative sales techniques and become proficient with sales platforms and tools.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

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

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.