Junior Sales Development Representative Apprenticeship
About the role
- Research UK businesses to find the right people to speak to about their energy
- Make outbound calls and send LinkedIn messages and emails to start conversations with potential customers
- Book qualified meetings for our Energy Consultants
- Follow up with warm leads from marketing campaigns and website enquiries
- Get back in touch with previous clients when their energy contracts are coming up for renewal
- Keep our CRM accurate and up to date with notes, contacts and renewal dates
- Hit daily and monthly targets for calls, conversations and meetings booked
- Work closely with Energy Consultants to understand what makes a good opportunity
- Take part in team training, coaching sessions and role-plays to sharpen sales skills
- Study towards the Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship, with dedicated time set aside each week for coursework
Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Training will be delivered through a mix of on-the-job coaching at our Birmingham city centre office and structured learning with your apprenticeship training provider.
- At work: day-to-day coaching from experienced Energy Consultants and the sales leadership team, including call reviews, role-plays, shadowing and weekly 1:1s
- Off-the-job training: one day per week (20% of your working hours) set aside for apprenticeship study, coursework and assessments towards the Level 4 Sales Executive standard
- With your training provider: regular workshops, tutor sessions and online learning, delivered remotely or at the provider's location depending on the module
- Duration: 18 months, followed by end-point assessment to achieve the Level 4 Sales Executive qualification
Additional training information:
The Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship is delivered alongside your day-to-day role, so you'll apply what you learn in real time on live accounts and prospects.
- Structure: the 18-month programme is split into a learning phase (around 15 months) followed by an end-point assessment period (around 3 months), where you'll demonstrate what you've learned through a work-based project, presentation and professional discussion
- Format: a blend of live workshops, online learning, self-study and one-to-one tutor support, with regular progress reviews involving you, your line manager and your training coach
- In-house support: you'll be paired with a workplace mentor from our sales team who'll support you through the apprenticeship alongside your training provider
- Functional Skills: if you don't already have Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent), these will be included as part of your apprenticeship at no cost to you
On successful completion of your Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship, you'll move into a full Sales Development Representative role at The National Energy Hub on a competitive base salary plus commission (OTE £38,000–£45,000+).
From there, the typical path is:
- Energy Consultant / Account Manager within 6-12 months of qualifying - owning your own client base, running the full sales cycle and earning OTE of £40,000 - £70,000+
- Senior Energy Consultant as you build a book of business and develop expertise in procurement, renewables or flexibility
- Team Lead, Sales Manager or specialist routes into areas like net zero consultancy, sustainability advisory or key account management as the business grows
Company benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays, rising with service. Birthday day off. Two weeks paid leave over Christmas and New Year. Company pension. Hybrid working from our Birmingham city centre office. Regular team socials and partner events.
Things to consider
- The first stage is a half-day Discovery Day at our Birmingham office on Wednesday 14th October 2026. This is how we get to know you and you get to know us. There's no exam and nothing to revise
- You'll need the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship (18 months minimum)
- You must be able to commute reliably to our Birmingham city centre office three days per week
- This role involves significant time on the phone, so a confident and professional telephone manner is essential
- You'll be expected to follow our data protection and GDPR procedures when handling client information on the CRM
- Apprenticeship funding rules require you to have lived in the UK or EEA for the past three years (some exceptions apply - check gov.uk for details)
About THE NATIONAL ENERGY HUB LTD
The National Energy Hub (TNEH) is an award-winning energy and sustainability consultancy based in Birmingham. We help UK businesses take control of their energy costs, navigate the procurement market and decarbonise their operations on the way to net zero.
We work with organisations of all sizes — from SMEs to large multi-site operators — across procurement, renewables, flexibility and energy strategy. Our consultants combine market expertise with hands-on account management to deliver real savings and measurable carbon reductions for our clients.
We're a growing team that promotes from within, invests in training and takes development seriously. Our culture is direct, supportive and ambitious — we want people who care about doing the work properly and building a long-term career with us.
This role is in Birmingham. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£750 a month.