Apprenticeship Sales Development Consultant
SwiftSwitch · Direct employer
Apprenticeship Sales Development Consultant
Location: Shoreditch, London
About Us
We're a fast-growing utilities consultancy based in Shoreditch, helping businesses reduce costs and make informed purchasing decisions across energy, payment services, telecoms, waste, and water. By partnering with over 50 leading suppliers, we provide tailored solutions that deliver real value to our customers.
As our business continues to grow, we're investing in the next generation of sales talent through our apprenticeship programme. We're moving towards a more consultative approach to selling, focused on understanding customer needs, building long-term relationships and delivering the right solutions rather than simply making sales.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals who enjoy working with people and want to build a long-term career in sales.
We're looking for individuals that are looking to build their customer service skills and learn about sales with career progression potential. No previous sales experience is required. What matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn and ambition to develop a successful career.
You'll begin your journey in a Sales Development and Lead Generation role, learning how to engage with businesses, understand their challenges and identify opportunities for our consultancy team. Through structured training, mentoring and apprenticeship learning, you'll develop the skills needed to become a successful consultative sales professional.
Career Progression Path
Our programme offers a clear development pathway:
Sales Development Apprentice → Junior Sales Executive → Account Manager
Requirements
What You'll Do Day-to-Day
- Generate and qualify new business opportunities through outbound engagement
- Build rapport with prospective customers and understand their business needs
- Support the sales team by booking appointments and identifying opportunities
- Learn consultative selling techniques and how to recommend tailored solutions
- Maintain accurate customer records using our CRM system
- Work closely with Account Managers and Consultants to deliver a great customer experience
- Develop your understanding of utility markets and business solutions
- Work towards individual and team targets with ongoing coaching and support
What We're Looking For
- A passion for customer service and helping people
- An interest in building a long-term career in sales
- Confidence speaking over the phone
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Dependable and self-motivated
- No previous sales experience required
Benefits
What's In It For You?
- Competitive apprenticeship salary: £15,000 per year (depending on age and experience)
- Fully supported Level 3 Customer Service Apprenticeship
- Structured sales training focused on consultative selling and customer engagement
- Clear progression opportunities into Junior Sales Executive and Account Manager roles
- Friendly and supportive team environment in our Shoreditch office
- Gym membership
- Regular team socials and incentives
- Christmas shutdown
- The opportunity to build a rewarding career with a growing and ambitious business
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.