Commercial Sales Degree Apprentice - Volvo Trucks in partnership with Hartshorne Group
Volvo Trucks
About the role
Commercial Sales Degree Apprentice – Volvo Trucks in partnership with Hartshorne GroupLocation: Warwick, GB, CV34 5YAPosition Type: StudentSalary: £25,000-£28,000 and Company CarLocation: Walsall with Regional Travel across the Midlands Volvo Trucks is a world-leading truck manufacturer, committed to driving progress and shaping the future of sustainable transport. We are proud to be launching a Degree-level Sales Apprenticeship Programme in partnership with Stuarts Truck and Bus, an independent Volvo Trucks dealer based in the Midlands. Hartshorne Group sells and services Volvo Trucks across the region and together we’re offering an exciting opportunity to start your career in a fast-moving and innovative industry. We have an exciting opportunity for ambitious, people-focused individuals looking for a career in sales. Our Apprentice Business-to-Business Sales Program will allow you to develop essential sales skills and build professional relationships. You’ll be mentored and coached by experienced professionals in the Commercial Sales Teams and encouraged to grow into a future sales leader. The Apprenticeship Programme This degree-level apprenticeship combines practical experience with academic learning. You’ll work 37 hours a week, with one day dedicated to off-job training. It’s a 3-year course, delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, where you'll gain industry insights and practical sales skills.For more details, visit the course page: Professional Practice in B2B Sales.What We’re Looking For?Whether you're a career switcher, a recent school leaver, or someone ready for a new challenge, we are looking for enthusiastic and curious individuals who are ready to grow with Hartshorne Group and Volvo Trucks. A minimum requirement of 2 A-Levels, Grade C or above, or equivalent Level 4 qualification A-Levels or equivalent qualificationGCSE including English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above).A Full UK Driving LicenceA great communicator who enjoys talking to people, listening, building relationships and presenting ideasA natural problem-solver who likes to explore challenges and find smart solutionsCommercially curious with a real interest in how businesses operate and growOrganised and adaptable, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skillsAn interest in technology, digital tools, and using data to support decision-makingYour Day-to-Day:In our Commercial Sales Team, you’ll get hands-on experience while learning from some of the best in the industry. No two days are the same, but here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing: Build customer relationships: Get to know our clients, understand their needs, and support the sales team with follow-ups to build lasting partnershipsSupport the sales process: Help prepare proposals and quotes, manage key documents, and track activity with CRM systems and tools like SalesforceBecome a Volvo product expert: Learn about our trucks, industry regulations, and sustainability trends to understand what makes Volvo stand outContribute to growth: Research market trends, help identify new opportunities, and support marketing and sales campaignsCollaborate across the business: Work with colleagues in finance, technical support, and other teams while gaining real-world experienceLearn and develop: Attend structured training with Middlesex University and receive Volvo-specific coaching from experienced team membersWhat Hartshorne Group Can Offer You:We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Professional growth and development: Ongoing training is offered as deemed appropriate.Pension scheme: Employee contributes 4.5%, employer contributes 3.5%. 8% in total Option to opt into Westfield Health on passing probation- allows for reclaiming costs for health care such as dental, optical, and therapy treatmentsEmployee Assistance Programme: Is the option of counselling available through WestfieldGenerous holiday allowance: 23 days per year plus 8 bank holidays for office staffDiscounts on various purchases: Discounts for some retailers are available through the Westfield scheme, including GymsEnhanced family-friendly policies: Maternity leave, you will receive 90% of your average weekly pay for 6 weeks. 50% of your basic pay for a further 20 weeks. Pay will then revert to the standard SMP government scheme following 26 weeks after the start of maternity leave. Paternity leave is 2 weeks at 90% of your basic pay Find out more about Hartshorne Group here: Visit Website. If you’re excited about building a career in sales, transport, and sustainability, we’d love to hear from you. Alternatively, if you know someone suitable, please share the opportunity with them! Please note: We do not accept CVs by email. All applications must be submitted through the appropriate channels.All Volvo Group adverts are advertised for a minimum of 10 working days from the posting date. Privacy NoticeVolvo Group UK Limited (“Volvo”) is recruiting for this role on behalf of Hartshorne Group . Volvo will process your personal data in accordance with Volvo’s Privacy Notice. If you are shortlisted for this position, Volvo will share your personal data with Hartshorne Group so that Hartshorne Group can continue the recruitment process. Hartshorne Group will be a separate controller of your personal data and will be responsible for processing your personal data under applicable data privacy laws and regulations and its own privacy notice.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Job Category: Sales & ServicesOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: Frequent TravelRequisition ID: 22338 We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.