Sales Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Join Hutton’s Chandlers as a Sales Administrator Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment! We operate globally with teams across the UK and beyond. This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive, knowledgeable team and build a solid foundation for your future career.

Wage

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

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

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

You’ll be integrated into our experienced sales team and learn all the ropes from the ground up, including:

Creating and managing quotes
Data entry and CRM updates
General administrative duties
Delivering first-class customer service
Supporting account management tasks
Gaining a brief introduction to new business development and much more!
This is a blank canvas role - no prior experience is needed
You’ll learn everything from scratch and become a valuable member of the team

Where you’ll work

DIANTHUS HOUSE
WITTY STREET
HULL
HU3 4TT

Training

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

College or training organisation

HULL COLLEGE

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.

You will attend Hull College one day per month.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
Team working
Initiative
Presentable
Professional
Punctual

About this company

Hutton’s is the leading UK ship chandler – providing a one-stop shop for vessels of any type & size. 24 hours a day. Seven days a week. Every day of the year. Boasting three strategic depots, we stock and supply a wide range of products and marine supplies. Comprehensive branch coverage for all the UK’s major ports & wharfs. Serving the shipping industry, offshore oil and gas networks and the renewable energy sector.

https://www.huttons-chandlers.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After completion of the apprenticeship possible progression within the company to a full-time permanent position.

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