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Apprentice Sales Executive

Normanton Screenprint (NSP) · SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
Location
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG10 4LU
Salary
£22,000 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Sales executive (level 4)
Start date
12 October 2026
Application deadline
30 September 2026
Posted
21 August 2026
Vacancy reference
2000049293

About the role

This is a multi-faceted role combining business development, account management, and light marketing activity, suited to someone who is organised, self-motivated, and confident operating independently in a small business.

Sales & Pipeline Management:

  • Build, manage, and grow a structured sales pipeline covering prospects, quotes, follow-ups, and converted orders
  • Proactively generate new business opportunities within public sector and commercial markets
  • Follow up all outstanding quotes via phone and email to maximise conversion rates
  • Track and manage all activity using a CRM system or structured spreadsheet

Business Development:

  • Identify and target councils, local authorities, housing associations, police forces, and other public sector organisations
  • Research upcoming projects, tenders, and recurring signage requirements
  • Develop relationships with new and existing contacts to secure long-term repeat business

Account Management:

  • Re-engage dormant and lapsed customers to generate repeat orders
  • Act as a key point of contact for customer enquiries, pricing, and product information
  • Provide a professional and responsive service to support customer retention and growth

Marketing Support (desirable not essential):

  • Create and send targeted email campaigns (e-shots)
  • Produce and post basic LinkedIn content to promote products and campaigns

Internal Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the owner and operations team to ensure efficient handling of enquiries
  • Provide regular updates on sales activity, pipeline value, and conversion performance

Working week

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsPunctualRecord keeping skills

Required qualifications

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

Training & development

Additional training

SR Apprenticeships is a leading national training provider delivering Apprenticeship programmes throughout the UK.

Future prospects

Able to progress within the sales and marketing department.

Company benefits

  • 20 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays 
  • Pension

About Normanton Screenprint (NSP)

NSP is a family owned business established in 1976 and built up on quality products, good customer service and competitive pricing. NSP is a specialist signage and print provider supplying councils, local authorities, police forces, and commercial organisations across the UK. The business supports public safety, environmental campaigns, and infrastructure through high-quality signage solutions.

As a growing small business, NSP offers a hands-on and collaborative environment where individuals can make a direct and visible impact on revenue growth.

Website
www.nsprint.net