Apprentice Sales Assistant
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Company ZAM FM LTD
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Location MANCHESTER, M20 2YY
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref NAS-2000063109
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Application Deadline Date 01/12/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 2
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Working Week Monday to Friday.
Brief Description
Join ZAM FM as a Sales Apprentice and kick-start your career in business development, sales and marketing. You'll gain hands-on experience identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, generating leads and preparing sales proposals.
Training to be Provided
The successful applicant will work in a hybrid role and be paired with one of our proven and industry experts for training, the applicant will be expected to follow up with new and existing clients, generate their own contacts list, attend sites and client face to face meetings, fully supported by an operations team with a combined 50 years industry experience.
Future Prospects
We will discuss this with you during the interview stage.
Vacancy Detail
You'll receive training, support and the opportunity to develop valuable business skills while earning and working towards a recognised qualification. If you're confident, ambitious, motivated and enjoy speaking to people, we'd love to hear from you!
- Lead Generation: Research potential clients and identify new business opportunities across security, facilities management, cleaning and construction labour supply
- Cold Calling: Contact prospective businesses by telephone to introduce ZAM FM's services and generate new sales opportunities
- Email Marketing: Prepare and send professional sales emails, company introductions and service proposals to potential customers
- Social Media Management: Assist with creating LinkedIn posts, marketing content and promotional campaigns to raise awareness of ZAM FM
- Client Relationship Building: Develop relationships with existing and prospective customers, following up on enquiries and maintaining regular communication
- Market Research: Research competitors, identify new industries to target and monitor potential contract opportunities
- Sales Administration: Update customer databases, maintain CRM records, record telephone conversations and track sales leads
- Appointment Setting: Arrange meetings, telephone calls and introductions between prospective clients and the management team
- Tender and Bid Support: Assist with identifying tender opportunities and preparing supporting information for sales submissions and proposals
- Networking: Help identify networking events, trade exhibitions and business opportunities where ZAM FM can promote its services
- Reporting: Provide regular updates on sales activity, new leads, customer feedback and progress against targets
- Learning and Development: Take part in training sessions, team meetings and coaching to develop sales, communication, negotiation and business development skills