Trainee Account Executive (HF1353747)

Apprentify; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apprentify in Manchester is hiring a Trainee Account Executive to join our growing team. No prior sales experience required; you will receive full training and support to develop into a successful sales professional.

You’ll build your pipeline, reach SMEs via phone, email, and social, and gain hands-on experience in sales development, client engagement, and account growth. A structured onboarding and continued coaching help you progress quickly.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training and ongoing coaching will develop you into a confident sales professional.

Responsibilities

• Sales Development: Reach out to SMEs via phone, email, and LinkedIn and generate interest.
• Client Engagement: Arrange meetings with prospective clients and build confidence through conversations.
• Understanding Customer Needs: Learn how businesses manage shipping and logistics and present practical solutions.
• Training and Progression: Participate in onboarding, coaching sessions, and roleplays; start building your pipeline.
• Account Development: Build and maintain relationships with clients and support ongoing account growth and satisfaction.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Confidence speaking with new people

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Interest in sales as a career

Job description

Trainee Account Executive – Greater Manchester

Ready to start your career in sales with a role that offers real earning potential and progression from day one?

We’re looking for a Trainee Account Executive to join our client’s expanding team. If you’re motivated, proactive, and enjoy speaking to people, this is an opportunity to build valuable skills in a fast-paced, global industry.

No prior experience is needed. You’ll receive full training, ongoing coaching, and the support needed to develop into a confident, successful sales professional.

About The Business

Our client operates within a fast-paced, international industry, providing solutions that support businesses with their day-to‑day operations and growth. Working with a wide network of partners, they help organisations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline key processes. In this role, you’ll learn how to identify opportunities, connect with potential clients, and introduce solutions that add genuine value.

Your Responsibilities

Sales Development

• Reach out to SMEs via phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Learn how to introduce services effectively and generate interest
• Research companies to understand their delivery needs and challenges

Client Engagement

• Arrange meetings with prospective clients
• Build confidence through real conversations and interactions

Understanding Customer Needs

• Gain insight into how businesses manage shipping and logistics
• Support in presenting clear, practical solutions that add value

Training and Progression

• Take part in structured onboarding, coaching sessions, and roleplays
• Begin building your own pipeline of opportunities
• Work towards closing your first deals with guidance from experienced team members

Account Development

• Build and maintain relationships with clients
• Support ongoing account growth and customer satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking to new people
• Self-motivation and a driven, target‑focused mindset
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail
• A genuine interest in building a career in sales

No previous sales experience is required - just ambition and the right mindset.

What You’ll Receive

• £30,000 base salary
• Realistic first-year OTE of £35,000–£45,000 + uncapped commission
• Full training and structured onboarding programme
• Clear career progression with fast-track opportunities
• Ongoing coaching from experienced professionals
• Long‑term earning potential well beyond year one

Why Apply?

This is more than just an entry‑level role. It’s a structured pathway into a rewarding sales career where your performance directly impacts your progression and earning potential.

You’ll be part of a supportive environment that prioritises development, giving you the tools and guidance to succeed from your very first day.