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Sales Executive Apprentice
ROCKTHORN LTD
Norwich (NR4 6TJ)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 2 November 2026)
Posted on 14 October 2026
Summary
Swarm is working with Rockthorn in their search for a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is commercially minded, and wants to develop a long-term career in professional sales.
Wage
£18,720 a year
Training course
Sales executive (level 4)
Hours
Office Based. 7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Half an hour lunch. 45 hours per week
Start date
Monday 30 November 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Building strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Responding to customer enquiries and understanding their requirements.
- Identifying new business opportunities.
- Making outbound sales calls and following up leads.
- Preparing and following up quotations.
- Developing and maintaining a sales pipeline.
- Supporting existing customer accounts and developing long-term relationships.
- Identifying opportunities for repeat and additional business.
- Developing your negotiation and commercial skills.
- Working towards agreed sales targets.
- Keeping accurate records of customer and sales activity.
- Working closely with our Sales, Operations, Hire Desk, and Accounts teams.
- Attending networking and business development activities where appropriate.
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Where you'll work
Suite 2 Keswick Hall Norwich NR4 6TJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SWARM TRAINING C.I.C.
Training course
Sales executive (level 4)
Course contents
- Sales planning and preparation
- Customer engagement
- Customer needs analysis
- Propose and present solutions
- Negotiate
- Closing Sales
- Gathering Intelligence
- Time Management
- Collaboration and team work
- Customer experience management
- Digital skills
Training schedule
Training will be with Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship; this apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete with assessments. The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours of work each week during working hours while progressing towards their qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, during which the apprentice will receive tasks to be completed within their working hours.
Requirements
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Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Full driving licence & vehicle
About this employer
A fast-growing Norfolk based company providing reliable and efficient plant hire across the UK. Plant hire suppliers proud to supply everything from diggers to telehandlers.
Company benefits
- Holiday entitlement in addition to bank holidays.
- Employee wellbeing and support benefits.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Regular company and team activities.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression as your skills and experience develop.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
The role offers a full-time permanent position after the apprenticeship (depending on performance), where you can continue within the role or with possible progression.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is: SWARM TRAINING C.I.C.
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059003.
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Closes in 18 days (Monday 2 November 2026)
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