Sales Apprentice

Introduction

As a sales apprentice, you will work alongside established sales professionals to canvass customers, build relationships and support the team in working on our customers requests such as quotes and answering queries whilst working towards a level 4 qualification.

About the Employer

At Waste Experts, we’re more than a waste management company, we’re innovators committed to redefining how the world views waste. As a proud B Corp certified organisation, we operate to the highest global standards of social and environmental performance, using business as a force for positive change. Our B Corp certification reflects our dedication to sustainability, ethical practices, and creating meaningful impact for our clients, communities, and the planet. 

As part of the team at Waste Experts, you’ll represent a company that values your work and gives you the chance to share our ideas with others. You’ll be helping to make waste management more sustainable and make a real difference through the work you do every day. 

What You'll Do

As a Sales Apprentice, you'll be at the start of an exciting career in sales, working across our internal sales teams to learn the fundamentals of account management and new business generation. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting our CEF and B2B sales functions, working towards a recognised sales apprenticeship qualification while building the skills, confidence and industry knowledge to progress into a full sales role.

No prior sales experience is necessary — just enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn. You'll be fully supported by a structured training programme and experienced mentors throughout your
apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning & Development: Complete your apprenticeship training programme, attending
  workshops and study sessions towards your qualification.
• New Business Support: Assist with prospecting and lead generation, including research, cold calling and outreach to identify potential new customers.
• Account Support: Work alongside Account Managers to support existing client relationships, helping ensure a great customer experience.
• CRM & Admin: Learn to use our CRM system to log activity, update customer records and support accurate reporting.
• Cross-Team Exposure: Rotate across different internal sales teams to build a well-rounded understanding of the sales function.
• Market Awareness: Begin to build knowledge of the waste management industry, our services, and the competitive landscape.
• Communication: Support the team with proposals, follow-ups and client communications under guidance from senior colleagues.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the sales function, building relationships and contributing ideas as you grow in confidence.

Training Outcome

• To complete additional qualifications depending on experience, with the long-term goal of becoming a sales executive / account manager

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - 4/C or above
• Essential - A Level - Any - Pass

Course Information

Course: Sales executive (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: First year - 9am -5pm with 1 hour lunch & second year 8am-5pm with 30-minute lunch.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED