Apprenticeship Road Logistics Sales Team

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the logistics and freight forwarding industry?

Look no further! We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Road Sales team in Ruddington. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business and begin your career in sales.

Our Road Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel provide hundreds of customers with the services to move their goods across Europe. The sales team work directly to source, engage and maintain our customer base, ensuring that our customers shipments are booked in efficiently and delivered on time. We work with a diverse customer base – you could find yourself shipping Canoes to Croatia or Shoes to Slovakia. Every day is different! This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your sales skills, expand your professional network, and contribute to the company’s growth strategy. You will receive comprehensive training and support to excel in a fast-paced and rewarding sales environment. This is not just another job, it’s an exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and make a real difference. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best in the business, then we want to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities:

• Our 24-month Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the perfect blend of practical on-the-job training and study towards the Sales Level 4 Apprenticeship standard
• You will work within a successful Sales team while learning everything you need to know to be a top sales performer whilst supported by your peers, your managers, and the apprenticeship team within Kuehne+Nagel
• In the first part of your apprenticeship you will focus on getting to grips with delivering excellent customer service, and in the second part you will build on this foundation to develop specialist Sales skills – you may even be given your own Customer Service or Sales Account to manage! Beyond this, there is an opportunity for successful apprentices to secure a full time sales position, as well as achieving bonuses and pay rises 

Over the two years you’ll be learning how to:

• Efficiently process bookings from clients and overseas agents on to our system
• Provide operational support for the Sales Managers when required
• Liaise with all relevant parties throughout the shipment to organise the movement of goods by providing exceptional customer service ensuring their satisfaction and retention
• Deal with any issues that may arise during a shipment and ensure the client and/or Sales Manager is updated
• Process sales and purchase invoices of the branch
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings and training sessions
• Make sales calls, engage and onboard new customers
• Analyse sales performance statistics and prepare/deliver customer review meetings

Your Skills and Experiences

• The minimum entry requirement for this apprenticeship is GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 / A*-D including maths & English)
• Our company values candidates who are passionate about providing excellent customer service, have a strong work ethic, and are able to communicate effectively with others
• Good planning and organization skills is important and you will need the ability to multitask and be a self-starter
• Previous use of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is beneficial
• Please be aware that this vacancy does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship and for apprenticeship funding, candidates must have been resident in the EEA for at least the last 3 years

Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

• Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
• End-Point Assessment (EPA)

This apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace. 

You will have a dedicated assessor who will provide guidance and monitor progress throughout. 

You will have access to an online portfolio to allow you to monitor your progress and log work completed.

• A role in a successful, dynamic company
• Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues
• Great future career prospects for advancement
• A professional working environment

Good Reasons to Join:

• We’re looking at our Road Sales apprentices to be Kuehne + Nagel’s future Sales Leaders
• We will expect you to work hard and be eager to learn, but the opportunities are endless for those who do
• Our programme is designed to teach you all the technical skills and techniques that you need to be successful within a Sales role, and so we are simply looking for someone who wants to grasp this opportunity
• If you’re a confident, driven individual looking to train in a fast paced role in a lively environment, you’d be a great fit for this scheme! You will be joining an amazing group of apprentices and can look forward to a competitive starting salary, attractive benefits and an Apprentice NUS discount card
• Your starting salary will be £15,500 in year one with an increase after 12 months and there’s also a great bonus on offer once you have fully completed your apprenticeship
• You will be supported throughout by a network of mentors, line managers and previous apprentices to help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey