Apprentice Internal Sales Account Manager

Apprentice Internal Sales Account Manager Location: Office base, Shrewsbury SY1 2EL Salary: Starting salary £18,375 per annum Contract: Full Time, 18 month fixed term Hours: Normal hours of work are 8.45am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week) with an unpaid break of 1 hour for lunch. There will be a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to visit suppliers/customers, attend marketing events, exhibitions and trade shows.

Benefits

• Full-time holiday entitlement starting at 23 days per year, plus the bank and public holidays, increasing with service.
• Generous pension scheme (employer 10% and employee 3% contribution) with life assurance up to 10 x salary (after 3 months’ service).
• Company sick pay (after 6 months' service) and paid time off for most medical and dental appointments.
• Company shares scheme (subject to certain qualifying conditions).
• Discretionary company bonus scheme (subject to certain qualifying conditions).
• Healthcare cashback plan including an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 telephone helpline) (discretionary and after 3 months’ service).
• Free private on-site parking.
• Free refreshments.
• Free fruit. Company Profile: With a proud heritage dating back to 1869, Morris Lubricants is one of the largest privately-owned manufacturers of high-quality lubricants in Europe. We have developed a global reputation for delivering the highest quality products and services across a range of market sectors in more than 90 countries worldwide. Our Head Office and main manufacturing facilities are based in the centre of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

The Role

Reporting to Internal Sales Manager you will learn how to promote, increase sales and build new business for Morris Lubricants in the UK. You will be supported to gain an apprenticeship under the Skills England Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship standard (reference number ST0572). The role is offered as a fixed term of 18 months which is the length of the apprenticeship. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and ambitious individual with excellent communication skills, a customer-first mindset and a genuine interest in developing a career in sales. They will be highly organised, self-motivated and eager to learn, with the ability to build strong customer relationships, identify opportunities and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment. Preferred Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications / Experience: Essential

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Relationship building and excellent customer service skills
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments of the organisation
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above
• Eligibility to undertake a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship
• Previous experience in a customer service, retail, hospitality or sales environment is desirable
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Ethical, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Please note, it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. If selected for interview you will be required to provide proof of your qualifications. Paterson Enterprises Limited is committed to treating everyone who works for the company fairly, openly, honestly and with dignity and respect at all times. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in all areas of employment, including the recruitment and selection process, with the selection of employees based solely on merit. No Agencies Please