Sales Executive Apprentice

Swarm is working with Rockthorn in their search for a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is commercially minded and wants to develop a long-term career in professional sales.

What you'll do

• Building strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Responding to customer enquiries and understanding their requirements.
• Identifying new business opportunities.
• Making outbound sales calls and following up leads.
• Preparing and following up quotations.
• Developing and maintaining a sales pipeline.
• Supporting existing customer accounts and developing long-term relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for repeat and additional business.
• Developing your negotiation and commercial skills.
• Working towards agreed sales targets.
• Keeping accurate records of customer and sales activity.
• Working closely with our Sales, Operations, Hire Desk and Accounts teams.
• Attending networking and business development activities where appropriate.

Training

Training will be with Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship; this apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete with assessments.

The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours of work each week during working hours while progressing towards their qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, during which the apprentice will receive tasks to be completed within their working hours.

There is not set start date for the role

After the apprenticeship

The role offers a full-time permanent position after the apprenticeship (depending on performance), where you can continue within the role or with possible progression.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Full driving licence & vehicle

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement in addition to bank holidays.
• Employee wellbeing and support benefits.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Regular company and team activities.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression as your skills and experience develop.

About the employer

A fast-growing Norfolk based company providing reliable and efficient plant hire across the UK. Plant hire suppliers proud to supply everything from diggers to telehandlers.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Sales executive (level 4), Sales, marketing and procurement
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 4)
• Training provider: SWARM TRAINING C.I.C.
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 45 hours a week. Working week: Office Based. 7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Half an hour lunch. 45 hours per week
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £18,720 a year