Technical Sales Apprentice

Remit ,
Ripley, Derbyshire
Salary: £10,400 per annum with additional bonus incentives to be put in place

Overview

Remit Group are recruiting on behalf of our client; Axess Systems a specialist Digital IT infrastructure provider. Due to continuous development they are looking to bring in two confident and technically minded individuals to join their Internal Sales Team Are you looking for a chance to start your career in sales? If you have genuine passion, are driven to success and committed to developing, then this employer is waiting for you to join their team Axess Systems is a specialist Digital IT Infrastructure provider. They are experiencing rapid growth and are looking for some ambitious individuals to join their close-knit team as Internal Sales/Internal Account Managers. As well as receiving a salary and a competitive commission structure you will also be completing a Technical Sales Apprenticeship, perfect for those looking to forge a successful career in sales. Experience is not essential, but enthusiasm certainly is; you will need to be flexible and up for a challenge, as there will be quite a few of those. Axess have established themselves as one of the key employers in Derbyshire and take pride in their core values. Due to their size, they have a unique proposition – boasting an impressive portfolio of clients including HP, Dell, Microsoft and Cisco while also maintaining a structure that allows individuals to make a meaningful impact on the business and enjoy the rewards this brings. Like any big family everyone has different passions, different experiences and different circumstances, however, one thing all colleagues have in common is the commitment to championing their client’s needs. Axess Systems embrace new learning and are committed to developing young people and upskilling their staff. They are dedicated to transforming their business and offer ongoing progression structures in line with their rapidly evolving growth plans. To be considered, you will also need to be able to handle the following tasks: Roles and Responsibilities: • Develop your new business pipeline through telephone, email communication and social media engagement to introduce the company's services • Identify appropriate prospects and business needs • Learn how to build relationships with existing customers • Work closely with the Sales team to develop and grow knowledge • Provide support to Account Managers, placing orders and getting quotes from suppliers, often working to tight deadlines • Have attention to detail to make sure orders and quotes are sent correctly and that deal registrations and back order reports are completed accurately • Be able to listen to instruction and take on board information quickly • Possess an excellent telephone manner, you will have to negotiate the best prices from suppliers • Follow the ISO accredited Information Security procedures and processes • Help the Sales Director put together reports on any aspect of sales performance Desired skills • You will need to be a confident and outgoing person with a keen interest in sales • Good writing and communication skills • Passion for sales • To be able to work effectively under pressure • Confident telephone manner • Good organisational skills • Quick learner and able to keep up with new and emerging technologies Personal qualities • Target driven, hardworking and motivated with a desire to be financially stable and enjoy being rewarded for your hard work • Willing to learn • Ability to communicate at all levels • Enthusiastic and attention to detail • The ability to use your own initiative De sired qualifications You will ideally need to have at least 5 GCSE's graded A - C/9-4 including Maths and English or the equivalent Functional Skills Other information This is a permanent position. Successful candidates that prove to be valuable members of the team, can earn the chance for progression within the business with real opportunities to further your qualifications and command a substantial pay package, including salary increases and generous commission structures By the time you have completed your qualification, you could be managing your own portfolio of clients, earning a very competitive salary and looking forward to a prosperous career with a forward-thinking organisation. Training to be provided This apprenticeship will help you to gain the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours to sell technical products and services. You will maintain good relationships with a variety of customers, including new and existing clients, both internal and external, either within the UK or internationally. You will approach potential customers with the aim of winning new business or working with existing clients to gain repeat business wherever possible. You will receive regular training to maintain a good knowledge and understanding of the technologies and services that are available within your portfolio and those that are emerging and with specialised training become a confident, effective sales person within your organisation. By combining technical knowledge with industry-leading sales training, you will be selling as quickly as possible putting you in charge of your earning potential. Working as an individual or as part of a team you will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable you to successfully carry out tasks as directed and meet organisational objectives and sales targets. As a result, you will receive the following qualification: IT Technical Salesperson Pathway Level 3, Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)