Trainee Account Executive (HF1372999)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime commission on accounts youBR

Job summary

Apprentify in the West Midlands is seeking a motivated Trainee Account Executive to join our growing logistics team. This is a full sales-cycle role with ownership of your pipeline—from prospecting through to closing and account development.

You’ll be out meeting clients, build long-term relationships, and work towards KPIs while earning a base salary of £30,000–£35,000 with uncapped OTE of £35,000–£45,000. Full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Confident, personable, and professional communicator.
• Motivated by targets, incentives, and career progression.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own territory.
• Experience working towards KPIs or targets (sales or non-sales backgrounds considered).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• A proactive and resilient mindset with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close and ongoing account management.
• Identify and win new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Conduct face-to-face client meetings across the West Midlands.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Understand client logistics needs and present tailored solutions.
• Work towards and exceed KPI and revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity and sales forecasts.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Account Executive

West Midlands

£30,000 - 35,000 basic + £35,000–£45,000 OTE (uncapped)

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Account Executive to join a growing company within the shipping and logistics sector.

This is a full sales-cycle role where you’ll have real ownership of your pipeline—from prospecting through to closing and account development.

If you’re confident, driven, and enjoy being out meeting clients rather than sitting behind a desk, this is a great opportunity to build a highly rewarding career in sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close and ongoing account management
• Identify and win new business opportunities within the assigned territory
• Conduct face-to-face client meetings across the West Midlands
• Build strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Understand client logistics needs and present tailored solutions
• Work towards and exceed KPI and revenue targets
• Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity and sales forecasts

What We’re Looking For

• Confident, personable, and professional communicator
• Motivated by targets, incentives, and career progression
• Ability to work independently and manage your own territory
• Experience working towards KPIs or targets (sales or non-sales backgrounds considered)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• A proactive and resilient mindset with a strong work ethic

No prior sales or logistics experience is required—full training will be provided.

What’s On Offer

• £30,000 - £35,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission (£35,000–£45,000+ OTE)
• Lifetime commission on accounts you bring in
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• 12-month comprehensive training program and ongoing support

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