Premium Sales Executive Apprentice

Complete our apprenticeship and become a Premium Sales Executive by gaining a Level 4 qualification!

Aviva Arena at Brabazon is an ambitious project aimed at transforming the historic Brabazon hangars and surrounding area into Bristol's premier live entertainment district. It will boast a 20,000-capacity indoor arena, a 10,000sqm conference and exhibition centre and a new social hub.

Set to be the South West's top destination for music, comedy, sports, and entertainment, Aviva Arena promises unforgettable experiences for everyone.

This project is part of a larger £3 billion investment in the Brabazon neighbourhood, projected to boost the local economy by £1.5 billion.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the team's sales targets, contributing to £14m+ premium revenue.  
• Manage an active pipeline, meet conversion targets, and maximise client revenue.  
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support revenue forecasting.  
• Generate new business via calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals.  
• Sell premium products including suites, memberships, and seating packages.   
• Build relationships with corporate clients, SMEs, and individuals.  
• Attend networking events and support lead generation and brand awareness.  
• Deliver a consultative, high-quality sales experience tailored to clients.  
• Support client onboarding, retention, renewals, upselling and account growth.  
• Collaborate with Marketing, Partnerships, Operations and Catering teams.  
• Represent Aviva Arena at events and promotional activities.  
• Support team delivery during events and client hosting.  
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and gather client feedback to improve offering. 

What you'll need

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Competency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Apprenticeship Information

You will be working with the YTL Live team for Aviva Arena in Sales from the start of the programme. 

You will undertake training activities on the job supported by experienced staff within the team and be allocated a mentor to help you throughout your apprenticeship.

In addition, you will undertake around 6 hours of ‘off the job' training per week across the duration of your apprenticeship, which is dedicated paid learning time to attend workshops and other online training activities.

Apprentice standard title

Apprentice Sales Executive Level 4

For the right candidate who demonstrates appropriate skills and behaviours through their apprenticeship, this will lead to a permanent role.

Qualifications

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will hold a Level 4 Sales Executive qualification.

Training provision

The training is provided by Tack TMI (part of GI Group Holding).

The duration of this apprenticeship is around 13-14 months of training, plus 4 months EPA = total of 18 months.

The fixed term contract will reflect this timescale.

Training is delivered through a flexible and structured approach via virtual instructor-led workshops, online learning materials and resources, practical assignments and one-to-one support and guidance.

What you will learn

You'll plan sales activities, lead the end-to-end sales interaction with the customer and manage your sales internally within your organisation.

This is broken down into the following schedule:

• Month 1 – Organisation and Market Knowledge.
• Month 2 – Product, service sector and digital knowledge.
• Month 3 - Gathering intelligence, customer knowledge, commercial and financial acumen.
• Month 4 – Sales planning and preparation. Customer engagement proactivity.
• Month 5 – Customer needs and solutions development.
• Month 6 – Negotiation, objection handling and closing.
• Month 7 – Time management and collaboration.
• Month 8 – Managing the customer experience and digital skills.
• Month 9 – Developing the required behaviours for selling.
• Month 10 – EPA preparation.
• Month 11 – EPA preparation, project – 5000 words.
• Month 12- EPA preparation presentation, including a sales pitch, with questions and answers.
• Month 13 – Project portfolio building and mock professional discussion.
• Month 14 – 17 – End Point Assessment

Completion - End Point Assessment (EPA)

The End Point Assessment is undertaken with the Institute of Sales Professionals and is the final stage of the apprenticeship.

You will participate in the following activities on that day:

• work-based project.
• sales pitch presentation with Q&A.
• professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence.

You will be given support and mock assessments regarding the EPA.

You can achieve a PASS or DISTINCTION grade on successful completion.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.