Responsibilities
GK Apprenticeships are currently recruiting on behalf of Invotra Ltd who are leaders in providing communications services and products to organisations across the UK and US, including 47% of UK civil servants, as well as organisations throughout the NHS.
Invotra have been listed twice as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and won employer of the year at The National Apprenticeship Awards, regionally and nationally with around 45% of their employees being current or qualified apprentices! They are truly invested in developing homegrown talent.
During this roll you will gain a level 3 qualification in IT Technical Sales as well as significant experience in a fast moving IT company, dealing with high profile Government clients. You will learn to deliver effectively, work well within a team, develop sales and networking skills and to demonstrate strong communication, time management and organisational skills.
With the guidance and support of your manager, this role requires:
- Learning all aspects of business development from appointment generation to face-to-face selling
- Developing telephone and face-to-face selling skills
- Growing a personal network through social media usage and event attendance
- Supporting the team with building product demonstrations
- Supporting the team with the creation of marketing collateral
- Learning about procurement processes and supporting on tender submissions
- Confidently qualifying prospects through research and communication
- Identifying potential prospects via research and networking, following up all leads
- Tracking activities in our CRM
- Reporting on deliverables/targets
- Desired Qualifications
- Qualifications to include either 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or equivalent including maths and English)
Desired Skills
- Excellent written skills for communications with prospects
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent people skills with the ability to build good relationships
- A team player
- Desired Personal Qualities
- Positive and passionate
- Willingness to learn with an interest in a career in business development
- A self starter
- Confident and outgoing
- Motivated, driven and hungry to succeed
Salary Break Down
- 0-6 months £9,400 pa
- 6-12 months £12,000 pa
- 12-24 months £19,000 pa (national living wage)
Plus maximum £300 per month contribution towards travel expenses
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday 9-5.30pm Total hours per week - 37.5 hours
- Vacancy Location
- Working/Hybrid (time split between office and home)
Future Prospects
With apprentices embedded throughout Invotra, there are plenty of opportunities for career progression. Upon completion of your apprenticeship you will have gained a level 3 qualification in IT Technical Sales.
You will also have gained significant experience in a fast moving IT company, dealing with high profile Government clients.
Reality Check
Woking/Hybrid (time split between office and home)
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Skills Required
- Excellent written skills for communications with prospects
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent people skills with the ability to build good relationships
- A team player
Qualities Required
- Positive and passionate
- Willingness to learn with an interest in a career in business development
- A self starter
- Confident and outgoing
- Motivated, driven and hungry to succeed
Qualifications Required
- Qualifications to include either 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C or equivalent including maths and English)
- A levels (Qualification grades A*-C), Level 3 Apprenticeship or other equivalent qualifications and experience.
Training Provided
Level 3 IT Technical Sales Apprenticeship with GK
