Overview
Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship (ST0572)The Sales Executive apprenticeship is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to succeed in sales roles.
Throughout the programme, apprentices will learn how to sell products and services to both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets, manage customer relationships, and drive sales success, preparing them for a successful career in sales.
Typical roles for the apprenticeship include Sales Advisor, Sales Consultant, Field Sales Executive, Outbound Telesales Executive, Business Development Manager and Account Manager.
Achievement of the standard meets the eligibility requirements for Sales Certification at Level 4 with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).
The duration of the apprenticeship will be 21 months.
Course information
21 months
Apprentices will gain expertise in customer engagement, negotiation, sales strategy, and market intelligence. They will understand their organisation’s vision, sales strategies, and market positioning, as well as product and sector knowledge to meet customer needs.
Apprentices will also learn to analyse customer behaviour, market segmentation, and financial principles like budgeting and profit. They will develop key professional behaviours, including ethical conduct, time management, adaptability, and communication, while using digital tools to optimise the sales cycle and enhance customer experience.
Desirable: Grade 4 GCSE Maths and English.
- 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
- Completion of a portfolio of evidence
- Completion of the off-the job learning components of the programme
End Point Assessment will consist of:
- Work based project
- Presentation, including a sales pitch, with questions and answers
- Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
Career opportunities
- Sales consultant
- Account manager
- Business development executive
- Field sales executive
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How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
View apprenticeship vacanciesPlease note: Although this apprenticeship is listed below as a Central Bedfordshire College course, it is entirely work-based with no classroom learning, meaning it is suitable for anyone across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
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For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
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