Apprentice Sales Executive

Swarm is working with Gleeson Homes who are recruiting an Apprentice Sales Executive to join our growing Sales team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. Whether you're starting your career, changing direction, or looking for a new challenge, we'll provide the training, support and experience needed to succeed in new homes sales. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is commercially minded and wants to develop a long-term career in professional sales. An initial fixed term contract, the role offers a possible full-time permanent position after the apprenticeship, where you can continue within the company. Please send us your CV and a short covering note explaining why you're interested in starting a career in sales and completing a Level 4 Sales Apprenticeship. About Gleeson Gleeson Homes is a leading housebuilder, providing high-quality, affordable homes across the North of England and the Midlands. Gleeson is committed to transforming sites into beautiful and thriving developments of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes, all with front and rear gardens and private driveways. Developments are in practical locations, where customers want to live, fostering vibrant communities and ensuring homeownership is accessible for everyone. In addition to our Head Office in Sheffield, they manage regional operations from local offices in Leeds, East Yorkshire, Midlands, Tees Valley, Tyne and Wear, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cumbria. About the Apprenticeship As a Trainee Sales Executive, you'll learn how to:

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the home-buying journey.
• Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Identify and follow up sales opportunities across multiple channels.
• Support the promotion and sale of Gleeson Homes developments.
• Work closely with Sales and Construction teams to achieve site and regional sales targets.
• Develop the skills and confidence needed to progress into a Sales Executive role., The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours of work each week during working hours while progressing towards their qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, during which the apprentice will receive tasks to be completed within their working hours.
  
  Progression to Sales Executive (£27,000+) upon successful completion of the programme and competency achievement
Requirements and Desired Qualities We're looking for someone who is:
• A passion for sales and customer service
• Strong communication and people skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Organised with good attention to detail
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Full UK Driving Licence Essential
• Willingness to travel across to different sites when required
• Would suite someone in Lincoln, Newark or surroundings
Previous sales experience isn't essential. We're interested in your attitude, potential and willingness to learn.

Training will be with Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship; this apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete with assessments.


• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health Shield membership
• Life assurance
• Share purchase plan
• Holiday Buy and Carry Over Scheme
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Excellent career development opportunities