About this role
Avnet Inside Sales Specialist Apprentice
locations Modena, Italy time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: October 12, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-023594
In this role you will work with an innovative and dynamic team to gain real-world experience of inside sales. You will be supporting the team by connecting with new and existing customers through phone, email, online portals, and even face-to-face meetings. If you are eager to develop your sales skills, work in a fast-paced environment, and be part of a team that values growth and opportunity, this is the perfect role to launch your career.
At Avnet we put a strong emphasis on our long standing, strong values that have guided not just how we interact and operate with our customers and suppliers but also with each other.
We believe that earning your trust is a privilege and doing the right thing is always the best course of action.
Avnet highly values being an equal opportunity employer offering equal pay for equal work.
Compensation Details for this position:
The starting compensation for this role is 23,371€
Total Rewards: In addition to the cash compensation we also offer a number of benefits depending on location and role. (e.g. flexible working, accident & life Insurance, meal vouchers)
The exact compensation package for the successful candidate picked for the position will be based on a number of objective factors, such as experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications or location.
We value and respect our people by embracing diversity of backgrounds, learning, experience and thought, creating equal opportunities across our workplace culture.
What's in it for you?
Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:
- A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
- An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
- Medical cover
- Meal vouchers
- Holiday allowance plus public holidays
- Flexible home working
- Reward schemes
The Ideal Person:
- Good MS - Office knowledge Excel, Word, Outlook
- Sales oriented approach in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent in English and Italian
- High levels of attention to detail
- Willingness to learn systems and processes
What you will be doing:
- Manage customer backlog and monitor order status to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
- Support sales activities by preparing and following up on RFQs and quotations.
- Coordinate logistics activities to ensure smooth order processing and delivery to customers.
- Promptly and accurately respond to customer information requests.
- Follows up on sales activities throughout the process from initial contact to order fulfilment.
- Support customer requirements for inventories, delivery lead time and prices.
- Other duties as assigned.
What to expect:
- You’ll be supported by a team of experienced professionals and receive detailed guidance to develop your skills.
- You will acquire sales skills through work experience and formal training to perform daily tasks.
- Work is performed under supervision with detailed instructions. Priorities are provided for performing work.
- You will interact with customers, suppliers and immediate peers within assigned team. Based on nature of the role, you will work closely in cross collaboration with other teams and departments.
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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.