Trainee Account Executive

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Birmingham, West Midlands, England, GBR
In-Office
30K-45K Annually
Entry level
Edtech • HR Tech
The Role
Entry-level sales role managing the full sales cycle in the shipping and logistics sector. Responsibilities include prospecting, generating and closing new business, conducting face-to-face client meetings across the West Midlands, managing customer relationships, presenting tailored logistics solutions, achieving revenue and KPI targets, and maintaining pipeline records. Full training is provided, with uncapped commission, lifetime account commission, and progression opportunities.
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Account Executive

West Midlands

£30,000 - 35,000 basic + £35,000–£45,000 OTE (uncapped)

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Executive to join a growing company within the shipping and logistics sector.

This is a full sales-cycle role where you’ll have real ownership of your pipeline—from prospecting through to closing and account development.

If you’re confident, driven, and enjoy being out meeting clients rather than sitting behind a desk, this is a great opportunity to build a highly rewarding career in sales.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close and ongoing account management

  • Identify and win new business opportunities within the assigned territory

  • Conduct face-to-face client meetings across the West Midlands

  • Build strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers

  • Understand client logistics needs and present tailored solutions

  • Work towards and exceed KPI and revenue targets

  • Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity and sales forecasts

What We’re Looking For

  • Confident, personable, and professional communicator

  • Motivated by targets, incentives, and career progression

  • Ability to work independently and manage your own territory

  • Experience working towards KPIs or targets (sales or non-sales backgrounds considered)

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

  • A proactive and resilient mindset with a strong work ethic

No prior sales or logistics experience is required—full training will be provided.

What’s on Offer

  • £30,000 - £35,000 base salary

  • Uncapped commission (£35,000–£45,000+ OTE)

  • Lifetime commission on accounts you bring in

  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

  • 12-month comprehensive training program and ongoing support

1-Stage Interview happening on 12th November - apply now!

We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Hit apply our reach out to one of our talent team to progress your application and journey with us.

Skills Required

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience working toward KPIs or targets; sales and non-sales backgrounds accepted
  • Confident, personable, and professional communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage an assigned territory
  • Proactive, resilient mindset and strong work ethic
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The Company
HQ: Wilmslow
250 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Apprentify Group is a UK workforce-development collective comprising six specialist businesses: Apprentify, Netcom Training, Flourish, Ioda, The Juice Academy and Calibr. It provides learning and development across digital and AI skills, technology, leadership, sales, creative marketing and early-career talent. Its programmes and services help employers close skills gaps, improve productivity, and provide accessible opportunities for people at every career stage.

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