ASD Limited is recruiting an Apprentice Sales Executive at its West Thurrock operation in Essex, with applications closing at 11:59pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026. The level 4 apprenticeship starts on Tuesday 1 December 2026, lasts one year and six months, and offers a route into a Junior Sales Executive role.

The vacancy is listed on GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship under reference VAC2000060022. It was posted on 20 October 2026 and there is one position available, based at Weston Avenue, Waterglade Industrial Park, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3FN. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:15pm, totalling 37 hours and 30 minutes a week.

What the ASD apprenticeship involves

The apprentice will support a Senior Sales Executive in a fast-paced steel distribution and processing business, helping with the day-to-day management of customer enquiries and orders. Duties include assisting with target accounts and the servicing of key and house accounts, communicating with customers by email and telephone and occasionally face to face, and following up quotations, orders and enquiries to support sales conversion and customer service.

The role also covers systems and administration work, including learning to operate and transact accurately within the company's SAP enterprise system, inputting sales orders, pricing, delivery instructions and customer data under supervision. The apprentice will work closely with operations, planning and logistics teams to make sure customer requirements are met.

Alongside the practical work, the apprentice will build knowledge of steel products, grades, sizes and value-added processing services, and learn how steel products are used across different industries. The training covers sales planning, customer engagement, needs analysis, presenting solutions, negotiation, closing sales and gathering market intelligence.

Training and progression

Training is delivered by Derby Business College Limited through the sales executive level 4 apprenticeship standard. The programme combines structured on-the-job training supported by experienced sales professionals with enrolment in a recognised sales apprenticeship programme, and the employer states there are clear progression opportunities into a Junior Sales Executive role on successful completion.

ASD Limited describes itself as one of the UK's leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers and a member of the Hierros Añón Group, supplying ferrous and non-ferrous products from accredited mill partners. The company says it offers a work environment that celebrates the belief, attitude, strength, initiative and responsiveness of its people.

Who can apply

GCSEs in English and mathematics at grades 4 to 9 are listed as desirable, and applicants are invited to share any other relevant qualifications and industry experience, as the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what they already know. The skills sought include communication, IT, attention to detail, organisation, customer care, administration, number skills, logical thinking, team working and patience.

Applications must be made through the official GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship listing, reference VAC2000060022, before 11:59pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026. The listing notes that the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is found or a high volume of applications is received, so interested applicants should apply early.

Source: GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship and ASD Limited.