Sales and Business Development Apprentice
Technology Solutions
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire | Full-time apprenticeship
About VE3
VE3 is a technology consulting and solutions business operating in the UK and India. We help organisations with enterprise applications, cloud, data, AI, digital services and managed services. Our work spans public sector, energy and utilities, health and life sciences, and education and research, with technologies including Oracle, SAP, AWS and Microsoft, alongside our own products and accelerators.
Requirements
The opportunity
Build your career in technology sales by learning how we identify potential customers, understand their needs and develop opportunities. You will support experienced colleagues with research, outreach and sales coordination, then take on more customer-facing responsibility as your confidence and skills develop.
What you will do
Research customers and opportunities. Research target organisations, decision-makers, market developments and relevant procurement notices. Prepare concise account profiles and record why an opportunity may suit VE3.
Support prospect engagement. Help prepare tailored emails, telephone outreach and event follow-ups using approved messaging. Arrange meetings and learn to qualify interest, needs and next steps.
Keep sales information accurate. Maintain CRM records, contact details, activity notes and agreed follow-up dates. Help keep the pipeline current and prepare simple reports for team reviews.
Learn the sales process. Observe and progressively contribute to discovery calls, solution presentations and demonstrations. Work with technical colleagues to translate customer needs into clear business benefits.
Support proposals and growth activity. Coordinate approved capability information, case studies and proposal inputs. Support partner campaigns and hand qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales or bid owner. Pricing, commitments and submissions remain subject to senior approval.
What we are looking for
· Clear written and spoken communication, with confidence to develop professional telephone and meeting skills.
· Interest in technology, business and how organisations make purchasing decisions.
· Good organisation, attention to detail and a reliable approach to follow-up.
· Willingness to ask questions, act on feedback and remain constructive when prospects do not respond.
· Basic digital skills and willingness to learn Microsoft 365, CRM and research tools.
Customer service, retail, volunteering, fundraising, school projects or other experience involving communication and teamwork would be useful. Previous technology sales experience is not required.
Training and support
You will learn consultative selling, customer research, qualification, pipeline management, proposal coordination and professional communication. Your work will progressively cover the sales cycle, including supervised negotiation and closing activity where appropriate.
You will learn to handle customer and company information responsibly, follow approval processes and use approved AI tools with human checks on accuracy and confidentiality.
How success will be assessed
Early success means accurate research and CRM records, timely follow-up, professional communication and progress in training. As you develop, we will assess the quality of meetings and opportunities you help create, your contribution to pipeline progression and your ability to understand customer needs.
Career development
Potential progression includes Sales Development Representative, Business Development Executive or Account Executive, depending on performance, available opportunities and business needs.
Applying
Please provide a CV and a short statement explaining your interest in this role and why you would like to work in technology. Include examples from education, employment, volunteering or personal projects and confirm that you can attend our Maidenhead office.
VE3 welcomes applications from people of different backgrounds. Please tell us if you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Sales and Business Development Apprentice in Maidenhead employer: VE3
At VE3, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our remote/hybrid model provides flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have access to continuous learning opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of Oracle Cloud finance services. Join us in Maidenhead, where your expertise will be valued, and you can make a meaningful impact within a supportive team environment.
