Junior Sales Development Representative Apprenticeship

Research UK businesses to find the right people to speak to about their energy Make outbound calls and send LinkedIn messages and emails to start conversations with potential customers Book qualified meetings for our Energy Consultants Follow up with warm leads from marketing campaigns and website enquiries Get back in touch with previous clients when their energy contracts are coming up for renewal Keep our CRM accurate and up to date with notes, contacts and renewal dates Hit daily and monthly targets for calls, conversations and meetings booked Work closely with Energy Consultants to understand what makes a good opportunity Take part in team training, coaching sessions and role-plays to sharpen sales skills Study towards the Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship, with dedicated time set aside each week for coursework

Training:

Training will be delivered through a mix of on-the-job coaching at our Birmingham city centre office and structured learning with your apprenticeship training provider.

At work: day-to-day coaching from experienced Energy Consultants and the sales leadership team, including call reviews, role-plays, shadowing and weekly 1:1s Off-the-job training: one day per week (20% of your working hours) set aside for apprenticeship study, coursework and assessments towards the Level 4 Sales Executive standard With your training provider: regular workshops, tutor sessions and online learning, delivered remotely or at the provider's location depending on the module Duration: 18 months, followed by end-point assessment to achieve the Level 4 Sales Executive qualification

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of your Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship, you'll move into a full Sales Development Representative role at The National Energy Hub on a competitive base salary plus commission (OTE £38,000–£45,000+).

From there, the typical path is:

Energy Consultant / Account Manager within 6-12 months of qualifying - owning your own client base, running the full sales cycle and earning OTE of £40,000 - £70,000+ Senior Energy Consultant as you build a book of business and develop expertise in procurement, renewables or flexibility Team Lead, Sales Manager or specialist routes into areas like net zero consultancy, sustainability advisory or key account management as the business grows

Employer Description:

The National Energy Hub (TNEH) is an award-winning energy and sustainability consultancy based in Birmingham. We help UK businesses take control of their energy costs, navigate the procurement market and decarbonise their operations on the way to net zero.

We work with organisations of all sizes — from SMEs to large multi-site operators — across procurement, renewables, flexibility and energy strategy. Our consultants combine market expertise with hands-on account management to deliver real savings and measurable carbon reductions for our clients.

We're a growing team that promotes from within, invests in training and takes development seriously. Our culture is direct, supportive and ambitious — we want people who care about doing the work properly and building a long-term career with us.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Confident telephone manner,Resilience and ability to hand,Target-driven and self-motivat,Active listening,Willingness to learn