Apprentice Sales Executive

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Hello, we're Severn Trent Services, a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD and The Coal Authority.

Our purpose is taking care of life's essentials, but we're also committed to making a difference because we care.

We're currently recruiting for a Business Sales Assistant to join our team.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We believe diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and serve our customers and communities better.

If you want to do more because you care, we'd love to talk to you. There truly is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

In this role, you'll conduct research on competitors, identify potential leads, complete prospecting reports on new customers, and report on targets. You will analyze relevant market data and make recommendations on how to best obtain opportunities from the market.

You will also attend trade shows to represent the business and seek out opportunities, while supporting the Sales Team with written communications, reports, presentations, briefings, and customer meetings.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The ideal candidate is a people person with excellent numeracy and literacy skills, along with a strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Due to some travel involved, a Full Driving Licence is advisable.

We value the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude as much as skills and experience. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who want to make a difference because they care. Are you one of them?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we'll reward you for it. We offer a range of benefits to recognize your great work, including award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We also support your role in caring for the environment and communities.

Some of our key perks include:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your salary, based on company performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy or sell up to 5 days)
• Leading pension scheme - we double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discount
• Dedicated training and development through our 'Academy'
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT'S NEXT?

We can't wait to hear from you. Please update your CV and set aside about five minutes to apply. If you have questions or need guidance, contact our recruitment team at .

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We'll inform you of the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.