Trainee Sales Executive

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 1611667377-2
  • Date Posted: 28 March 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: First Base
  • Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
  • Apprentice Pay: £31,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: + 5k Bonus
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Marketing, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Trainee Sales Executive


Location:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 31,000 per annum + 5k bonus


Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our Support Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating sales leads through outbound calls, emails, and gathering marketing materials.

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Executive:

  • Develop a solid understanding of products and services to effectively present information to potential customers across various communication channels.

  • Utilise established databases and internal resources to identify and target potential customers.

  • Use effective questioning techniques to identify customer needs and challenges.

  • Record all confirmed sales leads and implement a strategy to prioritize and move them forward.

  • Update CRM (SAP) regularly to track customer contacts, monitor open opportunities, and plan follow-up actions.

  • Take full responsibility for achieving your sales targets and managing your sales budget.

  • Stay informed of market trends and gather customer feedback to adjust strategies accordingly.

Key Skills of a Sales Executive:

  • Previous experience in a telesales or similar sales role.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Demonstrate an effective listening, capturing, and negotiation style.

  • Proficient in using a dynamic CRM system.

  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads.

  • Good problem-solving abilities.

  • Goal and target oriented.

To be considered for this role apply now or get in touch with Lilly Organ at First Base Employment.