Apprentice Sales Assistant

EASI-BIND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Heanor Derby, DE75 7SW

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 4 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 January 2025


Summary

Working within Client Services team you will be supporting in all aspects of sales and purchasing admin, whilst learning the more technical skills needed to progress in a busy print focused sales team.

Annual wage
£17,999.80 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.90 to £8.93 PH

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

38 hours 45 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

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

  • Raising purchase orders, ensuring all information is accurate & complete
  • Working with suppliers to confirm purchase order details and delivery schedules; ensuring internal stakeholders & systems are updated
  • Tracking progress, and ensuring all records and transactions are up to date
  • Monitoring stock levels, and actioning accordingly
  • Receiving customer orders and processing through internal systems
  • Maintaining order information and delivery schedules in internal systems
  • Ensuring customers are informed of any potential delays or issues related to their orders
  • Coordinating with different internal departments to ensure orders are managed to client requirements
  • Generating regular reports for management, on sales performance, department activity and delivery metrics
  • Learning all aspects of processing quotes and jobs to client requirements through various internal functions
  • Supporting Client Service Managers with general admin and client liaison

Where you’ll work

Mbm House

Adams Close

Heanor Gate Industrial Estate

Heanor Derby

DE75 7SW

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

DCG

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 C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  • Quick learner
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Ability to manage projects
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn

About this company

EBI is one the UK's leading print suppliers, providing award winning solutions incorporating new technologies, new innovations and a diverse range of inhouse production capabilities.

https://easibind.com/about/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress into a sales role following the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Isabelle Torrance

isabelle.torrance@derby-college.ac.uk

01332387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297193.

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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 4 February at 11:59pm)

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