Apprentice Sales and Administration Executive

This is an exciting opportunity to build a successful career in sales, customer service and business administration while helping local businesses promote themselves through one of the UK's fastest-growing local news networks.

You'll be responsible for speaking with businesses across the UK, introducing them to our advertising and sponsorship opportunities, managing your own sales pipeline and building long-term customer relationships.

In addition, you will be contributing towards the efficiency of our organisation, making sure everything runs smoothly and learning about the inner workings of our dedicated processes, which put local news and its communities at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, email campaigns, networking, and lead generation activities
• Build and maintain positive relationships with advertisers, sponsors, and business partners
• Support the sales team with quotations, proposals, contracts, and client onboarding
• Maintain and update CRM systems and customer databases
• Process sales orders and manage administrative documentation accurately and efficiently
• Assist with marketing campaigns, sales reporting, and performance tracking
• Handle customer enquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Support diary management, meeting coordination, and general office administration