Sales Assistant Apprentice (36084)

Summary

Joining a busy team you will efficiently process sales orders, handle sales customer enquiries and quotations whilst providing effective administration support to the smooth running of the team.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am– 5.00pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
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

A normal day would include:

• Receive customer orders by telephone, and email
• Ensure that all orders are accurately entered into the bespoke ordering system
• Handle customer enquiries and resolve any problems that may arise
• Agree workload and priorities with the Sales office manager
• Deal with document filing in a timely and efficient manner
• Raise purchase orders to accompany all orders
• Liaise with production and warehouse on relevant issues regarding availability and delivery
• Manage a portfolio of several key accounts
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities defined in the company Health and Safety policy, and ensure that any specific responsibilities are adequately delegated in their absence

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Where you’ll work

Unit 3 Shield Drive

Wardley Industrial Estate, Worsley

Manchester

M28 2QB

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

THE GROWTH COMPANY 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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Conscientious
Task focused
Proactive
Positive attitude
Methodical
Knowledge of Microsoft Office

About this company

MBP Door Solutions is the largest independent stockist of fire and non-fire doors in the UK. Founded in 1991, the company’s success is built on providing market-leading door solutions for its customers through its seven regional distribution branches and its responsive manufacturing capabilities. We provide standard and bespoke doors, pre-hung doorsets, door kits, timber screens, and fire, smoke and acoustic door sealing products to house builders, contractors, developers, builder’s merchants, public sector organisations and tradespeople. Our Manchester branch, MBP Door Solution North West, is based in Wardley Industrial Estate which also houses manufacturing and distribution For more information about MBP Door Solutions and its product offerings visit www.mbp.co.uk

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287350.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 December)

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