Sales and Business Development Apprenticeship

Sales and Business Development Apprenticeship Full-time Elite Apprenticeships is an apprenticeship training startup in San Francisco focused on helping businesses build more effective teams and millennials forge long‑lasting & rewarding careers. We are the US spin‑off of the market‑leading apprenticeship agency MiddletonMurray ( in the UK. Our mission is to disrupt the higher education & recruitment market in the US by expanding apprenticeships as a new and innovative workforce development initiative across the country. We are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of training and mentorship to all our apprentices to help them become the next generation of elite talent within the businesses and industries in which they are employed. We are looking for a Sales & Business Development Apprentice (SBD) to join our San Francisco-based team who is intellectually curious, willing to learn, and hard‑working. As an SBD, you will be the first sales contact that a prospect has with Elite Apprenticeships. Using outreach emails, phone calls, and social media, you will connect with the right person using the best possible message to set appointments for our sales teams. This is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sales and work with a product‑centric team. Responsibilities Prospect for new leads Understand and effectively communicate our offering and appeal to a variety of prospects by phone and email Efficiently manage a high volume of both outbound and inbound conversations Schedule quality meetings Qualify, prioritize, and close both outbound and inbound leads Manage and maintain a pipeline of interested prospects Ensure a seamless hand‑off of appointments to the rest of the sales team Accurately enter, update, and maintain daily activity and prospect information in our CRM Analyze sales data and recommend new outreach strategies Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Desire to grow and excel in a sales position Individual and team contributor Ability to both give and receive feedback A commitment to learning, being adaptable, and having a great attitude Commit to a 1 year apprenticeship All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elite Apprenticeships