Sales Executive Apprentice

As part of your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience working with customers and colleagues across the business, developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in sales.

Job Duties:

Provide excellent customer service through a variety of communication channels Support customers with product, service and account enquiries Build positive relationships with customers and internal teams Assist with sales administration and customer follow-up activities Learn about our products, services and customer base Help identify customer needs and opportunities to promote relevant solutions Maintain accurate records and update business systems Work across different teams to gain a broad understanding of the business Ability to work well as part of a team Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications Interest in developing a career in sales, customer service or business

Training:
In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Customer Service qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support, and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the occupational standard which is included in your weekly working hours

Training Outcome:

The opportunity for further development, and a full-time role if successful.



Employer Description:

ASSA ABLOY Group - Where our story began

Our organisation was formed in 1994 through the merger of ASSA in Sweden and Abloy in Finland - since then we have grown from a regional company into an international group with around 64,000 employees worldwide and annual sales close to £60 billion.

Global leaders in access solutions

Every day, we help millions of people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. From reliable home security to cutting-edge biometric technology for businesses, governments, airports, hospitals, schools and more, we touch every part of every day.

We offer a complete range of access solutions making people feel safe and secure in simple and convenient ways.

Opening Solutions UK & Ireland

We are the leading supplier of safety and security access solutions across a range of markets in the UK and Ireland.

Our vision is to be the most innovative supplier of total door opening solutions that deliver safe and convenient security solutions and add real value to customers... and we can’t achieve this without our greatest asset... our people



Working Hours :
The weekly working pattern is dependent upon which team you will be working in. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,A positive attitude,Confidence speaking to others,Willingness to learn,Strong interpersonal skills


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
  • Posted: 12-Aug-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk