Technical Sales Apprentice
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Location: Wokingham, RG41 2PQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,000.00 per year
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Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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Ref: VAC-00826
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Application Deadline Date: 01/12/2022
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Start Date: 08/12/2022
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Brief Description
Do you have an interest in sales and technology? Want to combine the two and earn while you learn?
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role, you must have at least a C/4 grade for both GCSE Maths & English, and in three or four other subjects at least. You should have a GCSE, BTEC or A Level in ICT or at least hands-on experience with the workings of computers and IT.
Personal Qualities
The company require a bright, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a genuine desire to learn and to build a career within technology. You will have a friendly personality, be able to work as part of a team and provide excellent customer service. The company are looking for someone with a positive, highly self-motivating, can-do attitude and who isn’t afraid to ask questions.
Skills Required
• Good communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Interest in tech
• Keenness to learn
• Team player
• Either a driver or willingness to learn
Training to be Provided
CORE MODULES
Sales Concepts
This module provides learners with an understanding of the various concepts involved in the sales process.
Key Topics:
• Principles and ethics of sales
• Delivering value to the customer
• Sales life cycle
• Sales techniques and processes
IT Fundamentals
This module provides learners with a practical understanding of the fundamentals of computer systems
Key Topics:
• Basic elements and architecture of computer systems
• Principles of secure coding
• Data storage
• Networking
Sales Techniques
This module provides learners with a practical understanding of sales techniques.
Key Topics:
• Negotiating sales
• Handling objections
• Closing Sales
Business Context
This module provides learners with an understanding of the wider business context as related to sales.
Key Topics:
• Business systems life cycle
• Business strategy
• The role of IT within a business
• Organisational procedures
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
This module will prove that you understand cloudconcepts; core Microsoft 365 services and concepts;
security, compliance, privacy and trust in Microsoft365; and Microsoft 365 pricing and support.
Key Topics:
• Understand cloud concepts
• Understand core Microsoft 365 services and concepts
• Understand security compliance, privacy and trust in Microsoft 365
• Understand Microsoft 365pricing and support
Communications
This module provides learners with a practical understanding of the various methods and techniques of communications used in the business context
Key Topics:
• Unified communications
• Cultural awareness
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communications
Future Prospects
A permanent position is available on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Intequal, in partnership with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Programme, are offering this exciting opportunity to embark on a career as a Technical Sales Apprentice and join a vibrant, team focused technology company.
About the Company
Our client delivers IT support, security, and productivity tools and services that businesses need to be productive and successful, specialising in IT Managed Services, Automation and Hyperreality.
They empower success in business through user-centric Managed Services. By focusing on the users, they can focus on your business. They resolve the users IT challenges and remove the barriers preventing productivity. Allowing users to feel confident working anywhere in a secure and supported environment.
Job Role
We are currently recruiting for a talented individual who can help grow and develop the company’s client base, whilst learning new sales techniques in the process.
As a Technical Sales Apprentice your main role and responsibilities will include:
• Cold calling companies from a database
• Following up leads from exhibitions
• Making appointments for the sales team
• Contacting existing customers for service and product feedback
• Researching and analysing market trends
• Data gathering