ApolloAssociates
Trainee Sales Assistant

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Trainee Sales Assistant
Watford | Full Training Provided
Ready for a fresh start or looking for a career with room to grow?
If you're motivated, goal driven and enjoy working with people, Apollo Associates is looking for Trainee Sales Assistants to join our growing team in Watford.
This is an opportunity to gain hands on experience, develop valuable commercial skills and build a career within a people focused environment.
About Apollo Associates
Apollo Associates is a people led sales and marketing organisation based in Watford, specialising in face to face customer acquisition and brand representation for nationally and internationally recognised clients.
We believe that strong businesses are built through strong people. That's why we invest heavily in training, coaching and development, helping individuals build the confidence and skills to progress within the business.
The Role
As a Trainee Sales Assistant, you'll receive full training and ongoing support from experienced members of the team.
You'll work directly with customers, representing our clients professionally while developing your communication, customer service and commercial skills.
From day one, you'll have the opportunity to learn how successful customer acquisition campaigns operate and build the foundations for future progression.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Engaging with customers face to face and building genuine relationships
- Representing client brands in a professional and positive way
- Increasing brand awareness and customer engagement
- Understanding customer needs and presenting suitable products or services
- Delivering a high standard of customer service
- Working towards individual and team targets
- Taking part in regular training, coaching and development sessions
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in people who are:
- Goal driven and motivated
- Confident communicating with different types of people
- Friendly, approachable and customer focused
- Reliable and accountable
- Open to feedback and willing to learn
- Comfortable working towards targets
- Keen to develop both personally and professionally
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality or customer service is welcome, but not essential. Full training is provided.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training from day one
- One to one coaching and ongoing mentorship
- Practical experience in sales, customer acquisition and brand representation
- Access to established sales systems and marketing strategies
- Weekly pay and performance based earning opportunities
- Clear progression based on development and performance
- Regular team socials, events and development sessions
- Opportunities for national and international travel and networking


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Where Can This Role Take You?
At Apollo Associates, we believe your first role doesn't have to be your final destination. As you develop your skills and take on more responsibility, there are opportunities to progress into areas including:
Sales → Team Development → Training → Leadership → Management
Progression is based on individual development, performance and your willingness to take on new challenges.
Why Join Apollo Associates?
We're continuing to grow alongside increasing demand from our clients, creating opportunities for people who want more than simply a job.
Whether you're starting your career, changing direction or looking for an environment where your development is taken seriously, you'll have the training, support and opportunity to build something long term.
Apply Now!
If you're ambitious, people focused and ready to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and, if your experience looks like a potential fit, a member of the Apollo Associates team will be in touch regarding the next stage of the process.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location