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Apprentice Sales Executive

Geodis Freight Forwarding · Manchester · posted 2 September 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Sales executive (level 4)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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The employee is responsible for servicing, retaining and profitably growing an assigned segment of regional accounts through CRM system data management.

Business Development Strategy

  • Participation in the creation, development, and execution of the Business Development strategy within the Commercial & Business Support function.
  • Model the company values in day to day interaction internally and externally
  • Support both sales and branches in achieving their respective business objectives in the most efficient and effective way possible.
  • Making targeted telesales introductions & appointments with customers, both new & existing.
  • Profiling of the new customers based on size, vertical market and buying behaviour
  • Documenting required information and actions taken in CRM (Sales Force)
  • Repeating telesales customer contact at regular intervals & in accordance with daily measured KPI’s

Qualification & Support of new accounts

  • Qualification of new prospects by applying the Global Sales Process
  • Profiling of the new customers based on size, vertical market and buying behaviour
  • Documenting required information and actions taken in CRM
  • Assisting sales with making appointments with customers where appropriate and log in CRM.
  • Support credit checks for new customers prior to submitting quotations, in line with GSP & credit management policy
  • Provide spot & standard quotes to the customer
  • Handle customer commercial questions (technical, pricing, invoices, consulting)
  • Handle ad-hoc complaints of customers
  • Identify new business opportunities (SA, KA, STA)

CSA Portfolio

  • Deliver the defined service level (Product and Service Building Blocks)
  • Plan specific activities to ensure realization of the Sales Goals
  • Identify cross selling opportunities & communicate same to the corresponding Business Unit
  • Identify & execute necessary frequency of contact per CSA
  • Identify and capitalize on new opportunities
  • Review and update customer tariffs as and when necessary to protect profitability
  • Ensure CRM usage and compliance by recording all actions, discussions, next steps, agreements, quotes etc. in CRM
  • Provide complete and timely information regarding new business to concerned parties within network
  • Identify and act on external marketing opportunities
  • Complete all available G-Campus training modules relevant to your sales function, consult with superior.

Where it leads

Able to progress within sales and marketing department.

About Geodis Freight Forwarding

GEODIS is a leading worldwide provider of customized transportation, warehousing, global logistics, and supply chain solutions. We unlock value in a complex and evolving world.

Things to consider

  • DBS check
  • References for the past 5 years

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiativeNegotiation, buying, selling.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4/Pass) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4/Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Geodis 1 Robeson Way, Sharston Green Business Park, Manchester, M22 4TY

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