Sales – Apprenticeship Programme - Higher (Level 4)

On our Future Talent scheme, you will be full supported to achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 Sales Executive Diploma awarded by the Association of Professional Sales (APS). Before starting your qualification journey, you will spend time getting to know the team, the role and the organisation to set you up for your next steps.

Responsibilities

What will the apprentice be doing?

By the end of the programme, you will be confident in the process of understanding our customers’ needs, challenges and future strategies and use this information to create potential sales opportunities for the wider sales team

You will be researching key stakeholders across our customer base
Relationship building will be a key skill you will learn. You will use it to forge relationships with potential customers and with the wider team.
We will help you expand on your communication skills and teach you how to conduct early-stage sales calls to gather intelligence about potential customers current and future needs.

You will also work with the marketing team to create campaigns that help unlock opportunities across the customer base.

Alongside all of this you will be supported as you study towards your Level 4 Sales Executive Diploma to gain your qualification

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This is a full time, permanent position

The Future Talent programme is 18 months 

Throughout the programme there will a blended approach to your learning, consisting of classroom-based learning, digital modules and hands on experience to build your knowledge and skills.

A dedicated skills coach/mentor will be on hand to support you along the way

You will work towards the following qualification: Sales Executive Level 4 Programme, and will receive a Level 4 Sales Executive Diploma, awarded by the Association of Professional Sales (APS).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Be yourself - At CIPHR we give you the freedom to be yourself in whatever role you choose. Whether it is forging your ideal career path or coming up with new ideas and concepts to help us grow. It means you can do more. Make an impact. Get noticed. And it means with the right attitude, anything’s possible. 

Be developed - Your learning and development plan has been designed to give you key learning milestones on your career journey. Our learning team are here to support you through each step of your journey from your first day onwards.

Be Supported - Whatever path you choose we’ll be right there with you. You will be working alongside your Future Talent peers with the support of the CIPHR teams across the business to ensure you get the best from day one.

Reality Check

Our offices are in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. You will need to be able to commute to this location on a regular basis

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications Required

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C (4-9)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C (4-9)) Desired