This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in business development and sales, combining on-the-job training with formal apprenticeship study.
You'll play a vital role in generating new business opportunities, learning fundamental sales strategies, and supporting the overall growth of the company.
Key Responsibilities
The Apprentice Business Development Executive will be responsible for:
Lead Generation: Researching and identifying potential new clients and market opportunities.
Outreach: Conducting initial outreach via phone, email, and social media to qualify leads and introduce our services/products.
Appointment Setting: Booking meetings and demonstrations for senior Business Development Executives.
Data Management: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activities and client interactions in the CRM system.
Market Research: Assisting with competitive analysis and understanding industry trends.
Sales Support: Preparing sales materials, presentations, and reports as required.
Learning & Development: Actively participating in all aspects of the apprenticeship program, including formal training and achieving relevant qualifications.
Collaboration: Working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to ensure a cohesive approach to business growth.
Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements (Ideal for a School Leaver)
Education: Recently completed secondary education (e.g., A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent qualifications).
Attitude: A positive, can-do attitude with a strong desire to learn and succeed.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident in speaking to new people.
Work Ethic: Highly organised, punctual, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
IT Skills: Competent in using standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Motivation: A genuine interest in a career in business development, sales, or commerce.
Location: Commutable distance to our Corby office.
Desirable Attributes
Previous experience in a customer service or sales environment (e.g., part-time job, volunteer role, school project). Familiarity with CRM software (training will be provided).Qualification
Structured training and mentorship from experienced business professionals.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year