Sales Apprentice

Reporting to our Commercial Director and Senior Account Manager, you will be playing an important role in creating business opportunities for CST. You will be given a portfolio of established CST customers, and you will contact them by phone to look for new sales opportunities.

You’ll also develop your own client base, generating new business which, in time and with training, you will be able to nurture as you grow your own pipeline of accounts.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Initiate outbound calls to potential prospects to introduce our products and services Deliver tailored sales pitches to introduce our products and services Qualify leads through strategic questioning to identify potential customers' requirements Build and maintain a pipeline list to target Conduct proactive research to identify potential customers in various industries Build relationships with potential customers, ensuring that interactions are positive Meet and exceed monthly activity targets

Responsibilities:

Learn the CST product range, and be able to apply this knowledge to the requirements of the client Provide accurate information about our products and services to customers Answer customer questions and address any concerns or complaints Record customer details, interactions, and transactions in the company database Achieve sales goals and targets set by the company Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and secure repeat business Exercise strong time-management to ensure that everything you do is focused on developing your pipeline and increasing your sales

Ideal Candidate:

You’re driven and ambitious You’re focused on building your professional career, and you’ll give your all to succeed You’re sales and target driven, and you want to learn from people who are the same You can retain information and develop knowledge over time You have a positive approach to tasks and you don’t let setbacks get you down You’re naturally confident, especially when speaking to people for the first time You’re interested in technical concepts and can communicate how they will benefit a customer You’re hard working and ready to grasp the opportunity to excel

Training:

Sales Executive Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
There is excellent career progression offered as part of this role, with potential routes into new business development or account management We are looking for a candidate who envisages developing their sales career at CST for at least the next three to five years

Employer Description:
Call Systems Technology (CST) is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Apprentice to play a vital role in promoting our products and services to potential customers. You’ll be working on growing established accounts, upselling renewals, and creating new business opportunities, with the aim of managing your own sector and portfolio as you develop. This standout role would suit anyone who has previously worked in a sales environment, no matter how big or small, no matter what you were selling. This is a great opportunity to join a company with a global client base and our own market-leading technology – come start your sales career with CST!

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative