Business Development Degree Apprentice

Supporting customer enquiries and quotation requests. Reading customer specifications, drawings, schedules and briefs. Helping prepare clear and accurate quotations. Reviewing costs such as materials, labour, installation and subcontractor costs. Supporting tender responses and proposal writing. Working with the design team on technical solutions for customer requirements. Looking at drawings, layouts and technical documents. Discussing practical installation requirements and site constraints with colleagues. Responding to customer enquiries professionally and promptly. Updating CRM records and helping maintain the sales pipeline. Following up quotations and sales opportunities. Preparing customer communications, proposals and sales presentations. Working with Business Development Managers to understand customers, sectors and accounts. Building confidence in discussing technical solutions with customers and colleagues. Taking part in mentoring, training and university study activities as part of the apprenticeship.

Training:

 By the end of year one, the apprentice should be able to support accurate quotations and understand how Safetell prices work.

By the end of year two, the apprentice should understand the design principles behind Safetell systems and be able to explain technical solutions clearly.

By the end of year three, the apprentice should be able to manage customer enquiries, support sales opportunities and demonstrate the commercial, technical and relationship skills needed to progress toward a Business Development Manager role.



Training Outcome:

By the end of year three, the apprentice should be able to manage customer enquiries, support sales opportunities and demonstrate the commercial, technical and relationship skills needed to progress toward a Business Development Manager role.



Employer Description:

Safetell designs, manufactures, installs and maintains physical security solutions that protect people, property and assets. Our work includes entrance control, security doors, screens, counters, cash and asset protection, automatic doors and bespoke security systems for organisations where safety, reliability and trust really matter.



Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
  • Posted: 08-Jul-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk