Sales and Marketing Apprenticeship

AG Surveying is searching for new talent. Do you have what it takes?

AG Surveying is recruiting for a Sales and Marketing Apprentice to help execute our marketing plan and support with managing our sales process.

About AG Surveying

AG Surveying is a Quantity Surveying Consultancy working with subcontractors, main contractors and developers in Hertfordshire, London and Essex.

AG Surveying is a fast growing business with a focus on developing its people and promoting from within. The successful candidate can expect biannual performance reviews with opportunities for pay reviews and promotions, and a personalised development plan tailored to your specific skill set and ambitions.

We are a dynamic company that is keen on adopting new technologies, systems and processes to continuously improve and develop how we operate. As such, we are looking for forward-thinking, ambitious team members who join us armed with ideas and suggestions.

Our ideal candidate would be confident, friendly, innovative, be open to taking risks and happy working autonomously.

Role & Responsibilities

The Sales and Marketing role will involve implementing the company’s marketing plan in collaboration with the management team, including but not limited to:

  • Gathering information and content from others
  • Producing content for marketing
  • Updating website (some knowledge of WordPress essential)
  • Updating Linked-In / Social Media
  • Optimising SEO
  • Managing AdWords Campaign
  • Managing paid advertising (AdWords, socials, etc.)
  • Outreach strategies to various types of new clients (emails, socials, post, cold calls, etc.)
  • Ensuring all documents and templates follow brand guidelines
  • Assisting in the preparation of tenders for frameworks
  • Keeping up-to-date with the latest software, AI and automation
  • Recruitment campaigns on socials
  • Attending networking events, building a database of contacts in the industry
  • Improving online and brand presence
  • Preparing marketing and sales literature
  • Advising on new marketing strategies and updating marketing plan

In addition to these marketing tasks, the role will also involve managing the sales process, which involves managing Hubspot sequenced emails and tasks and calling customers to appropriately manage the following:

  • Following up on fee proposals sent to clients
  • Arranging / Managing Introduction meetings with clients
  • Collecting and organising information for new enquires
  • Preparing (or assisting with preparing depending on complexity) and issuing fee proposals
  • Ensuring fee proposals are sent out promptly
  • Updating the Deal Pipeline
  • Sending and receiving New Client Forms

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for office phone calls and help maintain the deal pipeline and client communications.

The role provides varied responsibilities, growth potential, professional development, flexibility and autonomy.

As the candidate gains experience in the role, they could eventually move into a leadership role, and become responsible for shaping the entire marketing strategy of the company.

Training & Qualifications

The successful candidate will undertake the Apprenticeship training course titled: Digital Marketer.

The successful candidate will also receive on the job training from an experienced Marketing Director and sales team.

Starting salary - £19,000

Closing date for applications: 7th April

Expected start date for successful candidate: July 2025

Working week:

  • Monday - Thursday 0830 – 1730
  • Friday - 0830 – 1630
  • Total hours per week: 39 hours a week

 

Skills & Qualities of a Successful Candidate

  • Problem-Solving: The ability to think critically and find solutions to marketing challenges or customer
    issues.
  • Adaptability: Willingness to learn and grow in an evolving digital marketing landscape, embracing new
    tools and strategies.
  • Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with both internal and external
    stakeholders.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring all materials, content, and processes adhere to the brand guidelines and
    are free from errors.

Desirable

  • Content Creation: Ability to create engaging written, visual, and video content for marketing campaigns
    across various platforms.
  • Social Media Management: Experience managing social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter,
    etc.), scheduling posts, and analysing performance.
  • Paid Advertising Management: Familiarity with managing paid campaigns on platforms like Google Ads
    (AdWords), Facebook Ads, and other paid digital media.
  • Email Marketing: Experience managing email campaigns, including the use of tools like HubSpot or
    Mailchimp for segmentation, automation, and tracking.
  • Website Management: Ability to update and maintain a website, ensuring content is current and
    optimized for user experience and SEO.

Qualifications of a Successful Candidate

  • Evidence of Level 2 qualifications in 3 subjects including Maths and English e.g. GCSEs at Grade C/4 or
    above, Functional Skills, or ESFA-approved equivalents*
  • Evidence of Level 3 study, for example, A Levels, BTEC, or equivalent**

How to Apply

CVs and Covering letters to be sent to info@agsurveying.co.uk.