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Level 4

Sales Executive Apprentice

ROCKTHORN LTD · Norwich

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Advertised to close on 2 November 2026. Employers often close early, so apply well before then.

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Pay
£18,720 a year
Hours
45 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
30 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
2 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
just now

Applications are handled by ROCKTHORN LTD directly.

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What you would do

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.

Day to day

  • 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.

What you would study

Sales executive (level 4)

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.

Other training

There is not set start date for the role

Training provider: SWARM TRAINING C.I.C.

Working week

Office Based. 7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Half an hour lunch. 45 hours per week

What you need

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Full driving licence & vehicle

After the apprenticeship

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.

Where

Norwich, East of England (NR4).

About ROCKTHORN LTD

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.

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.
Sales Executive Apprentice, ROCKTHORN LTD