Sales and Business Development Apprentice
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Company LEARNING SPACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
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Provider P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
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Location SOLIHULL, B90 1FQ
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £17,550.00 per year
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Sector Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref NAS-2000063063
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Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
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Start Date 07/12/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to develop a career in sales and business development with a specialist company designing and equipping innovative learning environments for schools. Gain a level 4 qualification while learning to identify business opportunities, build customer relationships and develop sales skills, full training and support provided.
Training to be Provided
Training combines workplace learning and online or face-to-face sessions. Dedicated off-the-job training takes place during paid working hours under an agreed training plan. PTP provides tutor support and formal reviews approximately every 10-12 weeks.
End-Point Assessment: professional discussion supported by portfolio evidence; presentation and sales pitch; work-based project. English and Maths training will be provided where required. Company training covers products, CRM, communication, digital tools and relevant health and safety.
Future Prospects
We aim to develop the apprentice into a long-term member of the sales team. Potential progression includes Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Account Manager or International Sales Executive, with increasing responsibility for customer accounts and new markets.
Vacancy Detail
The successful candidate will support growth in the UK and international education markets, working alongside the Managing Director and gaining practical business-to-business sales experience.
- Research potential customers including secondary schools, independent schools, academy trusts and international
schools. - Contact prospective customers by telephone and email to introduce products and services.
- Build relationships with existing and potential customers and follow up enquiries and quotations.
- Identify customer requirements and recommend appropriate products and services.
- Assist with quotations, sales proposals and presentations.
- Use the CRM system to record customer details, manage opportunities and schedule follow-ups.
- Support email marketing campaigns and business development activities.
- Research school developments, refurbishment projects and investment opportunities.
- Promote workshop design, machinery supply, servicing, safety audits and professional training.
- Liaise with suppliers about product information, availability and pricing.
- Learn negotiation, sales conversations, account management, forecasting and reporting.
- Support educational exhibitions, events and customer meetings.
As your skills develop, you will take greater responsibility for customer relationships and sales opportunities, including international markets.
Other Information
This is a hybrid role requiring independent working, a suitable home-working environment and reliable internet access.
The role involves regular calls, emails and online meetings. Occasional travel to meetings, training, exhibitions or customer visits is required. Applicants must participate in scheduled apprenticeship workshops and reviews.