Trainee Account Executive (HF1353747165)

Apprentify; Worsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Apprentify is seeking an Account Executive in Worsley to own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals and managing long-term client relationships. You will receive structured training, ongoing coaching, and autonomy to grow your own SME client portfolio.

The role focuses on building relationships, meeting ambitious sales targets and delivering excellent customer service, with a base salary of £30,000-£35,000 plus uncapped commission and an OTE of £35,000-£45,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing relationships with SME clients.
• Ability to manage a full 360 sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and developing new business opportunities.
• Managing the full 360 sales cycle from initial outreach through to closing business.
• Building strong relationships with SME clients and understanding their business needs.
• Providing excellent customer service and ongoing account support after onboarding.
• Working towards ambitious sales targets while delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Becoming a trusted advisor by helping customers identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Business development

Account management

Market positioning

Job description

Account Executive

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Uncapped Commission (OTE £35,000 - £45,000)

Location: Worsley

Launch Your Career in B2B Sales

We're looking for a confident and motivated Account Executive to join a growing business, taking ownership of the full sales cycle from generating new business opportunities through to closing deals and managing long-term client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking to people, building relationships and wants to develop into a high-performing sales professional within a supportive, fast-paced environment.

The Role

As an Account Executive, you'll take ownership of your own sales pipeline, identifying and engaging new SME customers while building lasting business relationships. You'll receive structured training, ongoing coaching and the autonomy to develop your own client portfolio.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Prospecting and developing new business opportunities.


• Managing the full 360 sales cycle from initial outreach through to closing business.


• Building strong relationships with SME clients and understanding their business needs.


• Providing excellent customer service and ongoing account support after onboarding.


• Working towards ambitious sales targets while delivering an outstanding customer experience.


• Becoming a trusted advisor by helping customers identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Training & Development

Skills

• Consultative selling


• Negotiation


• Customer relationship management


• Business development


• Account management


• Market positioning

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• A confident, outgoing and positive attitude.


• Self-motivated with a genuine desire to build a successful career in sales.


• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.


• A willingness to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment.


• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).


• A full UK driving licence is essential.

What's in It for You?

• £30,000-£35,000 basic salary.


• Uncapped commission with realistic first-year OTE of £35,000-£45,000 (10% of revenue generated).


• Lifetime commission on every account you bring into the business.


• Structured training and ongoing professional development.


• Clear progression opportunities based on performance.


• Regular team socials and a collaborative culture.


• The opportunity to build a long-term, rewarding career within a growing business.

If you're competitive, resilient and excited by the opportunity to build relationships, win new business and accelerate your career in sales, we'd love to hear from you.