GK Apprenticeships are currently recruiting on behalf of Invotra Ltd who are leaders in providing communications services and products to organisations across the UK and US, including 47% of UK civil servants, as well as organisations throughout the NHS.
Invotra have been listed twice as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and won employer of the year at The National Apprenticeship Awards, regionally and nationally with around 45% of their employees being current or qualified apprentices! They are truly invested in developing homegrown talent.
During this roll you will gain a level 3 qualification in IT Technical Sales as well as significant experience in a fast moving IT company, dealing with high profile Government clients. You will learn to deliver effectively, work well within a team, develop sales and networking skills and to demonstrate strong communication, time management and organisational skills.
With the guidance and support of your manager, this role requires:
- Learning all aspects of business development from appointment generation to face-to-face selling
- Developing telephone and face-to-face selling skills
- Growing a personal network through social media usage and event attendance
- Supporting the team with building product demonstrations
- Supporting the team with the creation of marketing collateral
- Learning about procurement processes and supporting on tender submissions
- Confidently qualifying prospects through research and communication
- Identifying potential prospects via research and networking, following up all leads
- Tracking activities in our CRM
- Reporting on deliverables/targets
Desired Qualifications
- Qualifications to include either 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or equivalent including Maths and English)
Desired Skills
- Excellent written skills for communications with prospects
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent people skills with the ability to build good relationships
- A team player
Desired Personal Qualities
- Positive and passionate
- Willingness to learn with an interest in a career in business development
- A self starter
- Confident and outgoing
- Motivated, driven and hungry to succeed
Salary Break Down
- 0-12 months £15,000 pa
- 12-24 months £19,000 pa
Plus maximum £300 per month contribution towards travel expenses
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 9-5.30pm Total hours per week - 37.5 hours
Vacancy Location
Working/Hybrid (time split between office and home)
