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A leading Art Handling and Transport company, Maurice Ward & Co Ltd, is seeking to hire a Business Development Apprentice under the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship program. A successful candidate will be required to attend classes at MTU Cork Campus from September to May (hybrid learning - online and classroom teaching). Upon completion of the programme, an apprentice will be awarded a Higher Certificate in Logistics at QQI Level 6 (NFQ) Title: Business Development Apprentice (Logistics Associate Apprenticeship) Reporting to: Head of Business Development Location: Shannon, Co.Clare Inside Sales / Business Development Maurice Ward is seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven individual with a strong competitive streak who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to play a key role in delivering the company's ambitious growth objectives. The successful candidate will be confident, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to build strong relationships and identify new business opportunities. They will be comfortable engaging with prospective clients by phone, video call, and face-to-face, generating new leads, following up on referrals from partners, preparing competitive proposals, negotiating opportunities, and successfully closing new business. Key Responsibilities: • Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities. • Generate leads through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and market research. • Follow up on sales leads generated by partners, marketing activities, and internal referrals. • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. • Understand customer logistics requirements and develop tailored solutions. • Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender responses. • Negotiate commercial agreements and successfully close new business. • Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure accurate CRM updates. • Meet and exceed agreed sales targets and KPIs. • Represent Maurice Ward at customer meetings, exhibitions, networking events, and industry conferences. • Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure exceptional customer service and successful onboarding of new clients. Applicant must meet one of the LAA programme entry criteria: • H7/O6 or above in five leaving certificate (or equivalent) subjects. A minimum of grade O6 must be obtained in English. A minimum of grade O6 or a B2 or above in Foundation level must be obtained in mathematics • Holders of a QQI Level 5 or Level 6 (or equivalent) in cognate areas (e.g. business, logistics, and distribution, supply chain management, etc) • Applicants may also be eligible to become apprentices via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application: Apply by sending your CV with an accompanying Cover Letter directly to Gary McGettrick–Head of Business Development at gary.mcgettrick@mauriceward.com