Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

VQ Solutions is seeking a motivated Business Sales Administration Apprentice to join the team at RAM Peripherals Ltd. This role offers a variety of responsibilities and the chance to develop both sales and administrative skills, making this an ideal role for someone who is eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
Duration: 1 year 1 month
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

Order processing, including packing and posting
Inventory management, monitoring stock levels and inventory checks
Office and warehouse administration
Sales and customer outreach
Cold calling new customers
Following up calls to existing customers
Sales reporting to track activities

Where you’ll work

14 LOMBARD ROAD

LONDON

SW19 3TZ

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

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

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.

The apprenticeship training takes place remotely online and requires no travel to a college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Minimum C/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
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Good time management
Flexibility

Other requirements

The person must be comfortable working in both an office and warehouse environment.

About this company

For 30 years, Ram Peripherals has built strong partnerships with numerous suppliers and end-users worldwide. We deliver comprehensive hardware solutions, offering expert advice on machine selection, ordering, installation, routine servicing and maintenance, technical support, and troubleshooting. Our promise: Best quality at a fair price.

After this apprenticeship

The majority of our apprentices are offered full-time roles upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

Recruitment Team

recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk

01423 740006

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287399.

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Closes in 26 days (Friday 13 December at 11:59pm)

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