Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

The sales administrator will be an integral part of the sales process. This individual will work with both our customers and suppliers to achieve best in class customer service and maintain company SLAs.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 24 January
Duration: 1 year 6 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

BSR are a lean, dynamic and young company that is on a fast-paced growth trajectory. BSR are looking for someone with the desire to join a start up and hit the ground running. We love open-minded individuals who can think on their own feet and can find unique solutions to common problems. Different perspectives will be valued and hunger to grow are essential to flourish in this role.

You will take ownership of sourcing software via the best procurement routes to ensure BSR Software is commercially competitive. As our sales admins are the first point of contact for our suppliers, you will have exposure to a vast portfolio of software vendors, where you will need to build rapport, negotiate and obtain key information needed to support account managers.

Your roles and responsibilities include;

- Acknowledging sourcing requests from sales

- Request pricing based on system data

- Request pricing based on new relationships

- Ensure new vendors have answered all sourcing questions

- Onboard new vendors with due diligence

- Create accurate SKUs

- Provide SKU and updates to sales within agreed SLAs

- Create client quotes

- Organise calls with vendors and Channel Director

- Maintain accurate data

- Flag duplicate opportunities to ensure consistent pricing

- Work with purchasing to maintain pricelist for key vendors

- Supporting other functions within the business

At BSR Software, you will be working towards the Business Admin Apprenticeship Level 3 over the duration of 18 months.

Where you’ll work

BSR Software

UB8 2XW

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

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP 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 Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in maths and English if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None required (grade None required)

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

Team Working
Organisation Skills

Other requirements

The key dates provided should be used as a guide only, if the right candidate is found the position will close.

About this company

BSR Software prides itself in being a leading software distribution specialist with a customer centric value proposition. We have expertise across all software categories and services, transacting in Europe and across the world. No software request is too large or too small for our team to handle. Our aim is to provide you with the most competitive and efficient service for your business.

After this apprenticeship

As BSR are a start-up, apprentices will have a variety of options for career progression. These span from Sales Executives, Renewals Executives, Product Specialists to operational roles including Accounts and Purchasing.

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