Job description

Apprentify are working on behalf of StraightIn to find the next best Trainee Sales Executive!

Roles and Responsibilities:

Starting as a ‘New Business Executive’ you will start by working in a supporting function for the Sales team. Much like the core team of Account Managers, you will be working to generate leads through LinkedIn - but, instead of doing this for external clients, you will be doing this for StraightIn!

Month 1 - 6:

• Creating Lead generation Campaigns for StraightIn
• Handling conversations with potential new clients
• Creating searches on Linkeidn for Key Decision Makers
• Reporting results on a weekly basis to our Sales Director.

At Month 6, you will have the chance to make a decision about whether you would like to progress into Account Management or Sales…

Month 6 -12:

• New Business Lead Generation & Phone Sales, or New Business Lead Generation & Client Account Management (depending on avenue chosen)
• Sales: Cold Calling, Full Sales Calls, Market research
• Account Management: Lead Generation & outreach for clients around the world, Renewal & Upsell calls, Weekly reporting for Clients, Conducting Sales driven conversations through LinkedIn.

After completing your Apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to work with us Full time as an Account Manager or Sales Development Representative!

Who are you?

Don’t worry if this is all new to you, StraightIn can offer you all of the training you need, as long as you have the right attitude and some transferable skills.

• 5 GCSEs at C/4 and above including Maths and English (essential)
• Strong communication; both with your team and your clients
• Confident with organising your time and day
• Team player and comfortable collaborating
• Driven to work your way up and develop your career
• Positive attitude and outlook.

What working at StraightIn means for you….

• Competitive and UNCAPPED bonus structure - you’re in control of your own finance!
• Ongoing Learning and Development with weekly 121s with your manager for tailored personal development
• Level 3 IT Technical Sales Apprenticeship
• Casual dress and relaxed working environment
• Additional Paid day off on your Birthday
• Quarterly International incentive trips!
• Monthly ‘Winners Lunch’ Incentives for everyone who exceeds their monthly target!
• “Work From Anywhere” benefit after your 1st year!

Training to be provided:

You will undertake the innovative and industry led Apprentify IT Technical Salesperson Level 3 traineeship.

We have designed our programme to offer you distinct routes to focus your career path and specialise in areas such as social selling or account management. These paths are designed to jump start your career and make you stand out in a competitive field increasing your future earning potential.

During the 13 months of training you will learn cutting edge theory and industry practice across eight units:

• The Sales Lifecycle
• Computer Systems and Sales
• The Sales Process
• Product Project
• Sales Ethics and Legalities
• System Security
• Account Management
• The Cloud and Unified Comms.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: £19,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester, M3 5BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Expected start date: 26/06/2023

About Apprentify

CEO: Paul Drew
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.apprentify.com
Year Founded: 2018