Sales & Marketing Apprentice

Introduction

We're looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our team, working across both sales and marketing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build a broad commercial skill set combining sales administration, client-facing communication, and marketing activity while gaining a recognised qualification.

About the Employer

Pinnacle Business Finance is a commercial finance brokerage based in Bristol, sourcing finance solutions for businesses across the South West and, increasingly, nationwide. Founded in 2020, we've grown steadily and now have a team of 9 and we're looking to grow further. We're a close-knit, fast-paced business where everyone's contribution is visible and valued, and where an apprentice will get genuine hands-on exposure to both sales and marketing from day one.

What You'll Do

We're looking for an enthusiastic and confident apprentice to join our team, working across both sales and marketing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build a broad commercial skill set combining sales administration, client-facing communication, and marketing activity while gaining a recognised qualification.

To give you the best possible foundation, we'll start you on the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship (or the Customer Service apprenticeship, depending on fit) for the first 12–15 months. This builds the core administrative, communication and organisational skills the role needs, while giving you exposure to marketing-focused tasks alongside your day-to-day work. Once you've built that foundation, there's a clear route to progress onto the Marketing Executive Level 4 apprenticeship meaning you could achieve two qualifications while growing your experience and responsibility within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales support:

• Assisting the sales team with administration, from initial enquiry through to case completion
• Maintaining accurate records on our CRM system
• Liaising with clients and lenders by phone and email
• Supporting the preparation of finance applications and paperwork
• Helping to identify and follow up on new business opportunities

Marketing support:

• Assisting with social media content and scheduling
• Supporting email marketing campaigns and newsletters
• Helping to maintain and update the company website
• Assisting with the creation of marketing materials and case studies
• Supporting event and networking activity

What We're Looking For:

•  A genuine interest in sales, with confidence to speak with clients and colleagues
• An interest in developing marketing skills alongside sales administration
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
•  Well organised, with good attention to detail
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade 4/C or above

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship pathway provides the opportunity to achieve two qualifications, hands-on experience across sales and marketing in a growing business, with support and mentoring from an experienced team. After completion, there is the chance to build a long-term career with a business that invests in its people.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 09:00–17:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break daily). 37.5 hours per week.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Training Provider: HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED