Business Development & Sales Apprentice
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Company: MARCHANTCAIN GROUP LIMITED
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Location: COVENTRY, CV4 7EZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,976.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000016473
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Application Deadline Date: 17/04/2026
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Start Date: 13/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.30pm
Brief Description
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a commercial mindset who wants to understand how a specialist engineering business really works — from product and pricing through to customers, sales and strategy.
Training to be Provided
- Online masterclasses
Future Prospects
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a real opportunity for progression into a permanent role within the company, with scope to move into business development, sales, project coordination or commercial management
Vacancy Detail
As a Business Development & Sales Apprentice, you will work closely with senior team members and learn how we identify opportunities, engage customers and turn technical products into commercial success.
You’ll gain real responsibility, exposure to customers and suppliers, and a solid foundation in how sales and business development work in a technical environment.
What You’ll Learn and Do:
- Product & Market Knowledge:
- Learn what products we sell and how they work
- Understand our core technologies and differentiators
- Develop knowledge of our customers, markets and competitors
- Support the preparation of product information and sales materials
Customers & Sales Support:
- Research existing and potential customers using tools such as LinkedIn and online databases
- Help maintain customer records and sales data
- Support communication with customers via email, phone and digital platform
- Assist with quotations, enquiries and follow-ups
Commercial & Pricing Awareness:
- Learn how product costs are built up
- Understand the difference between costs, prices and margins
- Support pricing calculations and commercial comparisons
- Gain insight into how pricing decisions are made
Business Development Activities:
- Support lead generation and opportunity tracking
- Assist with market and customer research
- Help prepare presentations and sales documentation
- Learn how long-term customer relationships are developed and managed
Administration & Organisation:
- Maintain organised digital records and documentation
- Support reporting and basic analysis of sales activity
- Work collaboratively with engineering, production and management teams
What We’re Looking For:
- A motivated and curious individual with an interest in business, sales or engineering
- Strong communication skills and confidence using digital tools
- Organised, reliable and keen to learn
- Comfortable working in a small team and taking responsibility
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and maths
- No previous experience in engineering or sales is required - just enthusiasm, drive and a willingness to learn