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Sales and Business Development Apprentice
VE3
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Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
VE3 is a technology and business consultancy focused on delivering end-to-end technology solutions and products. We have successfully serviced enterprises across multiple markets, including the public and private sectors. Our services span all aspects of business, providing a holistic approach to managing an organization. We are committed to providing technical innovations and tools that empower organizations with critical information to facilitate decision-making that results in business transformation through cost savings and increased operational efficiency. Our commitment to quality is adopted throughout the organization and sets the foundation for delivering our full suite of capabilities. 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.