Sales Apprentice

MAIN LINE BEARING CO LTD

LEEDS, LS12 1EL

Closes in 24 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 September 2024

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Summary

Come join us at Main Line Bearing as a Sales Apprentice! You'll be working in customer services: handling inbound sales enquiries, processing orders and digital marketing.

Annual wage
£12,675 a year

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The wage will be decided by the employer on point of making an offer, it will be between £6.50 and 7.00 per hour for the first 12-months.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm, with an hour for lunch.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 October

Duration

1 Year 9 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Be part of a busy sales team dealing with enquiries over the telephone and via email.
  • Order processing on SAGE200.
  • Arranging despatch of goods.
  • Handling customer queries.
  • Maintaining stock records and pricing.
  • Digital marketing through our B2B, B2C and websites.
  • Email campaigns.
  • Data analysis.
  • Spending time in the warehouse operation, building up a good product knowledge.

Where you’ll work

CHATSWORTH INDUSTRIAL EST.

PERCY STREET

OFF TONG ROAD

LEEDS

LS12 1EL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

    • Your training plan

    • Business Administrator Level 3
    • Work based training
    • End Point Assessment

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Mathematics & English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Team working
    • Confident
    • Well Spoken.

    Other requirements

    An interest in computers would be an advantage, also understanding the use of spreadsheets and Excel. Having knowledge of building websites and having an understanding of online selling would be an advantage.

    About this company

    ABOUT US - THE UK'S LEADING WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR FOR BEARINGS, BELTS & POWER TRANSMISSION PRODUCTS! Welcome to Main Line Bearing Company Limited - The UK's leading wholesale bearing, belt and power transmission distributor! Established in 1978, Main Line Bearing Company Limited is one of the largest bearing, belts and transmission distributors and stockists in the UK. With partnerships with the leading manufacturers such as IKO Nippon Thompson, Distag QCS, Rollway, MTK+, NTN Bearings and Koyo Bearings, Main Line Bearing Company can guarantee quality and reliable products. Our staff have over 150 years combined experience in the bearing industry, so a professional and reliable service is assured. Every member of our team is well equipped with product knowledge and years of experience.

    http://www.mainlinebearings.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    We have a potential full-time permanent position at the end of this apprenticeship for the right candidate. Thereafter an opportunity to progress further within the organisation.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

    Linsay Marie Jones

    linsay.jones@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

    01788514276

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278025.

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    Closes in 24 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)

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