Technical Sales Apprentice

Remit Group are recruiting on the behalf of our client; a trusted integrator of comprehensive ICT equipment. Due to their continued expansion, they're actively seeking a confident individual to join their Sales and Account team This is a fantastic opportunity for any enthusiastic, outgoing and dedicated individual to get stuck in with a variety of duties relating to Account Management and Sales Being part of the team is what this Apprenticeship is all about; and there is a warm welcome that awaits the individual who will be eager, keen and enthusiastic to learn and grow The Apprentices' main role is to provide pro-active office-based account management for new and existing Sales Opportunities and to overall support the activities of the Sales Team. Your day to day duties will consist of: Learning how to maintain regular contact and relationships with the existing account base Help by supporting the Business Development function Assist by making appointments and learning how to manage your diary for the current account base Learn how to understand clients’ needs and recommend the appropriate solutions Assist with producing and following up of quotations Aim to work to agreed sales targets and profit margins Learn how to update the pipeline and Sales Forecasts Help by undertaking follow up activities to Marketing Liaise with any internal departments Learn how to update customers details and activities on the CRM System Assist with any other tasks that may arise whilst carrying out the role Desired skills Sales or Account Management experience ECDL Good IT/Technical knowledge Experience of working in education sector High level of accuracy and efficiency Ability to prioritize Team focused Personal qualities Self-motivated Highly organised and professional Confident and articulate Good computing skills High standard of maths and English Excellent telephone manner Desired qualifications You'll need at least 5 GCSEs at grades A-C.9-4 (or equivalent) including maths, English and ICT. 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)