Commercial Sales Executive Apprentice

Are you ready to lead commercial success in an established but growing business that blends business development, customer management, and strategic growth?

As a Commercial Sales Apprentice, you’ll be just that! You’ll be at the forefront of driving commercial strategy for Aggregate Industries’ Eco-Readymix division.

• Sales Support: You’ll be the face of Eco-Readymix for our key clients, nurturing relationships that ensure we’re always delivering exactly what they need
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Market Research: Conduct research to identify new business opportunities and market trends
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, product development, and finance to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth sales operations. You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to align our services with market and customer needs, making sure everyone’s on board with where we’re headed
• Data Analysis: Analyse sales data and performance metrics to support decision-making and strategy development. You’ll play a big role in developing a diverse portfolio of clients, helping our business stay strong and adaptable no matter what’s happening in the market
• Learn Full Sales Cycle: You’ll oversee contracts from tender to handover, keeping quality, compliance, and safety at the forefront of every step
• Learning and Development: Attend a program of training to support your daily activities through various levels up to a degree (paid for by us!)

What role will I have?

• Initially, shadowing and supporting the Sales Manager alongside other key stakeholders with customer facing activities to get a full understanding of the business and its operations
• Act as the primary contact for customers, handling inquiries, taking orders, and managing the entire customer journey, including pricing, planning, and after-sales support
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, positioning our business as a trusted partner in construction and sustainability
• Oversee daily logistics, working with transport and operations to ensure orders are fulfilled efficiently while meeting customer expectations
• Leverage technology to manage customer orders proactively, utilising tools like sensor and optimisation systems to enhance service delivery
• Proactively handle challenges, such as supply issues or delivery changes, while keeping customers informed and satisfied

Who are we seeking?

• Passion for Sales: You know how to connect with clients, making them feel valued and confident in the service you provide
• Problem-Solving Skills: You’re skilled at spotting potential growth areas, and you bring these ideas to life with ease
• Excellent Communication: You work well with others, communicating seamlessly across teams to align strategies and keep things moving forward smoothly
• Ambition: Motivated to achieve personal and professional growth within a structured apprenticeship program
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships

• In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ 4 Sales Executive qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the business processes and procedures
• Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach, who will be available for support 
• You receive 20% off the job training during this apprenticeship, which is included in your weekly working hours

• Further development and progression within the business