Business Apprentice (Portfolio Support Team)

Summary

SAS International are looking to train & develop a keen, eager Business Apprentice! The Portfolio Support Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the sales team by building & nurturing relationships with both existing and prospective customers. The primary objective of this role is to expand business opportunities & enhance brand awareness.

Annual wage: £24,336 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:30pm. Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (1-hour lunch break each day).
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 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

The Role:

The Portfolio Support Apprentice/Trainee will play a key role in supporting the sales team by building and nurturing relationships with both existing and prospective customers. The primary objective of this role is to expand business opportunities and enhance brand awareness.

Alongside the responsibilities of the role, the successful candidate will also complete a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to change careers, develop their skills further, or gain experience in the business world.

Responsibilities:

To focus on new business generation by utilising the primary and secondary lead sources provided. This will involve proactively making phone calls and booking meetings on existing and potential projects
To use available databases (such as LinkedIn, Costar, and ABI) to market and reach out to the relevant contacts with regards to SAS's products and services
To assist in accurate sales forecasting via logged CRM information. This will involve raising projects, filling in all details and keeping them updated, following up on quotations, booking project meetings and site visits and sending out samples
To work with all departments to solve any problems that may arise relating to shop orders

Where you’ll work

31 Suttons Business Park

Reading

RG6 1AZ

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

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

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

The apprentice would attend Business Administration training one day a month at WBTC offices in Newbury and have a 1-1 monthly training and reveiw meeting with their training consultant, alongside daily training with their employer.
Functional Skills Level 2 is offered through remote, live training sessions.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Analytical skills

About this company

SAS International are a world leader in the design and manufacture of metal ceilings, operating in the UK, EU, USA, MENA, and Australia. More than 800 committed and highly motivated employees in 6 countries contribute to SAS Internationals global success. With over 50 years of progressive innovation, design and manufacturing excellence; we have diversified into associated disciplines such as partitioning systems and doors, energy efficient cooling and heating, room comfort solutions and internal architectural metalwork finishes. Offering a diverse and inclusive culture, SAS are committed to offering employees a fulfilling career suited to their skills and ambitions. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply

https://sasintgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

SAS International encourages on-going training and development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Rachel Eaves

rachel@wbtc-uk.com

07922 426414

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290665.

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