Avnet Abacus

Avnet Abacus is a pan-European distributor committed to supporting customers from design to fulfilment. Avnet Abacus’ exceptional linecard features globally recognized manufacturers and an extensive product range that includes interconnect, passive, electromechanical, power supply, energy storage, wireless & sensor products and solutions. Avnet Abacus is a regional business unit of Avnet with European headquarters in Belgium (Avnet Europe Comm. VA).

As an Inside Sales Apprentice you will get a chance to kickstart your sales career while earning and learning. This is a hands-on role where you will support the team in Rennes combining inside sales and customer service to sell products, services and solutions to new and existing customers through a variety of inbound and outbound multimedia communications (e.g., telephone, email, portals).

Principal Responsibilities:

• Deliver solutions or finds new opportunities for a positive customer experience.
• Initiate and answers sales inquiries.
• Promptly and accurately respond to customer information requests.
• Monitor/follow up on sales activities throughout the process from initial contact to order fulfillment.
• Work in a team environment, share sales efforts and strategies with internal resources and suppliers.
• Support customer requirements for inventories, delivery lead time and unit prices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• You will acquire sales skills through work experience and formal training to perform daily tasks.
• Tasks are routine, repetitive and manual in nature with minimal complexity or variation and specific to the job.
• Work is performed under supervision with detailed instructions. Priorities are provided for performing work.
• You will interact mostly with immediate peers within assigned team. Based on nature of the role, may respond to requests from others in the organization.

Education and Certification(s):

• High School Diploma or University Degree .

What we are looking for:

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English and French.
• Excellent communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• A 2 year apprentice contract.
• A sales training program to enhance your skill level.
• A supportive multicultural team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
• An environment where you will have the tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Hybrid working.
• LinkedIn Learning license.
• And more….

Interested?

Great! We are looking forward to your application!

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – [email protected], Asia applicants - [email protected], EMEA applicants - [email protected]. 

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