Apple Cleaning Services Ltd

Location: Pagham, West Sussex

Salary: £40,000 with a future pathway to ownership and profit share- no investment needed

Type: Full-time | Permanent | Office-based

Apple Cleaning Services Ltd is an established, profitable commercial and domestic carpet, upholstery and curtain cleaning company with a strong reputation for reliability, quality, and friendly service.

Over the past 35 years, Jonathan and Christine have built the business from the ground up. They have worked very hard at creating an established brand with great repeat customers, website and loyal long-term staff.

We are now looking for a motivated individual who wants more than a job someone who wants to grow and ultimately own an already successful business and move it forward positively.

This is a structured Path to Ownership opportunity for the right person.

This is mainly an office-based role with a strong focus on telephone sales and business development.

Your primary responsibility will be handling inbound enquiries generated through our marketing activity, speaking with prospective customers, explaining our services, and converting opportunities into confirmed bookings.

You will proactively contact existing and past clients to encourage repeat bookings and maximise revenue opportunities.

Alongside sales growth, you will gradually take on increasing responsibility across operational, sales, administration and financial management as part of a structured handover plan.

Handle inbound sales enquiries via telephone and email

Generate and convert new business opportunities

Commercial sales

Follow up quotations and warm prospects

Encourage repeat business from existing clients

Support local marketing initiatives

Oversee scheduling, supplies, health and safety and compliance

Manage and motivate staff

Recruitment

Negotiate with suppliers to keep costs down

Work closely with the Directors to eventually understand all aspects of the business including reporting and accounting

Gradually take on operational and leadership responsibilities

Manage marketing strategies

You will work directly with the two Directors in a hands-on training programme designed to teach you every part of the business.

Training will include all aspects of the business including sales systems, pricing strategy, operations management, financial control, recruitment, and client retention.

You will also spend time with a cleaning technician in customers houses getting hands on experience of our services and attend training courses.

The goal is to prepare you for full operational and financial responsibility over time. xbpsjku

Confident and comfortable on the telephone

Proven experience in sales

You will need to fit in with our friendly, established team

Driven by targets and results

Work well under pressure

Strong leadership, organization and people management skills

Experience with programs such as excel but not essential

Commercially minded and financially aware

Ambitious with genuine long-term ownership aspirations

Organised, resilient, and proactive

Previous business development experience but not essential

Full driving licence required

This is not just a sales and management role -it is a chance to own and lead an established, profitable business.

If you are looking for responsibility, career growth and the opportunity to eventually own a successful business, this could be the perfect role for you.

Please send your CV, a covering letter and answer the following questions:

1)Why you are interested in owning your own business

2)Why do you think you would be the right candidate for this opportunity/role