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Apprentice Sales Executive

Geodis Freight Forwarding · SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
Location
Manchester
Postcode
M22 4TY
Salary
£15,600 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Sales executive (level 4)
Start date
1 October 2026
Application deadline
30 September 2026
Posted
2 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000050927

About the role

The employee is responsible for servicing, retaining and profitably growing an assigned segment of regional accounts through CRM system data management.

Business Development Strategy

  • Participation in the creation, development, and execution of the Business Development strategy within the Commercial & Business Support function.
  • Model the company values in day to day interaction internally and externally
  • Support both sales and branches in achieving their respective business objectives in the most efficient and effective way possible.
  • Making targeted telesales introductions & appointments with customers, both new & existing.
  • Profiling of the new customers based on size, vertical market and buying behaviour
  • Documenting required information and actions taken in CRM (Sales Force)
  • Repeating telesales customer contact at regular intervals & in accordance with daily measured KPI’s

Qualification & Support of new accounts

  • Qualification of new prospects by applying the Global Sales Process
  • Profiling of the new customers based on size, vertical market and buying behaviour
  • Documenting required information and actions taken in CRM
  • Assisting sales with making appointments with customers where appropriate and log in CRM.
  • Support credit checks for new customers prior to submitting quotations, in line with GSP & credit management policy
  • Provide spot & standard quotes to the customer
  • Handle customer commercial questions (technical, pricing, invoices, consulting)
  • Handle ad-hoc complaints of customers
  • Identify new business opportunities (SA, KA, STA)

CSA Portfolio

  • Deliver the defined service level (Product and Service Building Blocks)
  • Plan specific activities to ensure realization of the Sales Goals
  • Identify cross selling opportunities & communicate same to the corresponding Business Unit
  • Identify & execute necessary frequency of contact per CSA
  • Identify and capitalize on new opportunities
  • Review and update customer tariffs as and when necessary to protect profitability
  • Ensure CRM usage and compliance by recording all actions, discussions, next steps, agreements, quotes etc. in CRM
  • Provide complete and timely information regarding new business to concerned parties within network
  • Identify and act on external marketing opportunities
  • Complete all available G-Campus training modules relevant to your sales function, consult with superior.

Working week

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm. 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiativeNegotiation, buying, selling.

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade C/4/Pass
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade C/4/Pass

Training & development

Future prospects

Able to progress within sales and marketing department.

Company benefits

  • Pension 
  • 20 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays in first year then 25 days plus bank holidays

Things to consider

  • DBS check
  • References for the past 5 years

About Geodis Freight Forwarding

GEODIS is a leading worldwide provider of customized transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain solutions. We unlock value in a complex and evolving world.

Website
geodis.com/gb-en
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