Sales Support Apprentice
Location: Birmingham with the option of working remotely 3 days per week
Salary: £17,000
Who we are...
TerraQuest Solutions Ltd, is an award winning and a market leading specialist provider of planning, land, property and business solutions. We are an established and trusted organisation which is renowned for its expertise in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to both public and private sectors. Our team deliver bespoke, flexible and efficient services through a process-orientated delivery structure. We pride ourselves on strong customer relationships evidenced by the high proportion of referrals and repeat business.
What we need...
This hands-on program is facilitated by the Business Development Manager who will teach, coach, and provide feedback to the Sales Apprentice so he/she can fulfil the requirements of their future role.
Hands-on and energetic Sales Support Apprentice who will work closely with other departments and will eventually become the point of contact between their business and its customers, responsible for ensuring a great overall client experience.
An integral part of this role is to support the sales team with key tasks shown below.
This job involves travel, meeting with clients and attending trade shows where detailed product demonstrations will be required.
Some of the things you will be doing.....
- Support the sales team with all tender activities which include tracking various portals to identify the right tender opportunities for TerraQuest
- Support the bid manager with co-ordinating bid plans and meetings, checking tender submissions and ensuring timely submissions.
- Support the sales team with sales and marketing activities such as email campaigns and lead generation.
- Maintain a database (CRM) of customers and prospects which will be used as a guide to seek out new clients
- Produce weekly and monthly reports
- Must be able to meet set monthly targets agreed with the line manager
- Undertake market competitor analysis
- Support the sales team at trade shows and conferences
What we are looking for....
The ideal candidate will be computer literate and proficient in the use of MS software particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. You will have excellent customer service skills in order to build and maintain long-term relationships with clients. In addition, candidates with strong communication skills and maintain close communication with other members of their sales team and clients
In return you will receive a basic salary (in line with apprenticeship standards) and a generous benefits package.