Sales Apprentice (Fixed Term Contract)

As a Sales/Account Manager Management Apprentice, you’ll learn to deeply understand your customers’ unique challenges and aspirations, navigate complex sales cycles and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes, craft innovative value-added propositions that address customers evolving needs, and develop long-term consultative partnerships that foster loyalty and growth.

A day in the life can involve:

Identifying and reaching out to potential business clients Conducting in-depth client assessments and crafting tailored sales proposals Collaborating with clients to understand their unique business needs - Orchestrating solutions that meet client objectives Providing expert guidance and support to clients throughout the sales process Maintaining meticulous records of client interactions and sales data Analysing sales data to identify key trends and opportunities for optimisation
 

We are seeking curious, adaptable individuals with an innate ability to build strong relationships. As a Sales/Account Manager apprentice, you’ll need to develop trust-based, consultative partnerships with customers, be collaborative to work cross-functionally and identify innovative solutions. Cultivating a robust commercial acumen will also be crucial – you’ll need to deeply understand customer KPIs and commercial drivers, showcasing an entrepreneurial mindset to identify new growth opportunities. Adaptability is key, as you’ll navigate complex, changing customer needs and buying processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are paramount, enabling you to engage customers at all levels with confidence and clarity. Resilience and tenacity to navigate setbacks and drive successful outcomes will help you strive.

Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Within this apprenticeship you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first-class coaching, tailored development opportunities, and challenging, rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you’re a curious, ambitious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.

You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the BSc (Hons) degree in Business-to-Business Sales. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies.

You will build your skills over a 42-month period, starting in September. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.

Training:

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:

Alongside extensive development of your technical skills, you will also grow your abilities in crucial complementary areas like organisation, prioritisation, data and problem-solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

Once you have successfully completed you will be able to apply for relevant roles across the business.

Employer Description:
Amazon offers a range of opportunities to suit candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations. That is why we believe it is the perfect place to learn new skills. We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as a company. We take steps to ensure our colleagues have a sense of belonging, value, and opportunity.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed. 40 hours a week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working