Business Development Apprentice

Summary

Joining an established Sales Team, you will play a vital role in supporting the wider business, becoming involved in all aspects, further developing the business & sales pipeline. Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to full-time employment as Nexsis believe in promoting from within & providing clear pathways for career advancement.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Will be reviewed after 3 months.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Attending morning meetings for the days briefing
Generating sales leads through telephone calls and emails
Responsible for supporting with quotes
Managing customer support queries
Social media management
Completing reports
Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training

Where you’ll work

Unit 2 Orchard Court
Crompton Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4BG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CT SKILLS 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

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about the modules. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

About this company

They design, install, maintain and support structured data cabling and network infrastructure solutions for all sectors of commercial industry and business. As a network infrastructure company, they know that their clients aren’t just looking for high performing infrastructure with resilience and security at its core. They’re also looking to work with a company that is forward-thinking, that offers future-proof technology and has a dedicated team of specialists who will go the extra mile to deliver the highest quality service. As part of your role as an apprentice, you will receive structured training to support your development. Nexsis’ culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. They believe that a supportive and diverse team drives better results. You'll find a workplace where everyone is encouraged to share ideas and work together.

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

Company benefits

Free hot drinks & car parking, training, career development opportunities & lunch on management team for meeting targets & KPI’s.

After this apprenticeship

As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CT SKILLS LIMITED

Recruitment Team

recruitment@ctskills.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315658.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 9 May 2025)

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