Launch your career in tech sales with Avnet Silica! We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Internal Sales Apprentice—based in Stevenage or Maidenhead. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a global technology leader, gain hands-on experience in sales operations, build strong customer relationships, and work towards a recognised qualification. If you're driven, curious, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
What will you be doing?
- Engaging in work-based learning within a vocational area, helping bridge the gap between education and employment.
- Gaining knowledge, skills, and competencies directly relevant to the internal sales function.
- Combining practical experience with complementary school-based education, leading to a recognised qualification or certification.
- Supporting the internal sales team with day-to-day tasks and contributing to customer service excellence.
- Carrying out other duties as assigned to support the wider team.
What you’ll bring?
- A willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Basic experience or interest in sales, customer service, or administration (less than one year of related experience is fine).
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
- An interest in learning systems such as SAP, ERP, and order management platforms.
- Must have own transport or be able to travel to the office comfortably.
What to expect:
- You’ll be supported by a team of experienced professionals and receive detailed guidance as you develop your skills.
- Tasks will be routine and structured, helping you build confidence and competence in a commercial setting.
- You’ll interact primarily with your immediate team, with opportunities to collaborate across departments as you grow.
Ready to take the first step in your sales career with a global tech leader? Apply now and start your journey with Avnet Silica.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Basic experience or interest in sales, customer service, or administration (less than one year acceptable).
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
- Interest in learning systems such as SAP, ERP, and order management platforms.
- Must have own transport or be able to travel to the office comfortably.
Avnet Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avnet and has not been reviewed or approved by Avnet.
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Retirement Support — A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) and a discounted employee stock purchase plan establishes strong long-term savings options. Company materials and plan documents underscore active pension funding and tools that help employees model outcomes.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company resources emphasize paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid work where roles allow. Benefits guides also outline leave programs, including paid family leave in the U.S.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad well-being platform (THRIVE), EAP counseling, wellness reimbursements, employee discounts, and on-site health offerings extend support beyond core insurance. Development and community programs further contribute to a rounded total rewards experience.
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What We Do
Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with extensive design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. For the past 100 years, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Our culture was founded on new ideas and emerging technology. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Avnet is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider at the center of the technology value chain. Founded in 1921, we work with suppliers in every major technology segment to serve customers worldwide across a broad range of markets. Whether working on large-scale production or early prototypes, we meet customer needs through individualized, end-to-end service to streamline solutions and improve efficiency for customers worldwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, we serve more than 1 million customers in more than 140 countries and partner with global suppliers from almost every technology segment.
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