Apprentice Sales Administrator

Summary

Nice UK Ltd have an exciting vacancy for a business administration apprentice to join the sales team, there are great opportunities to progress within the company upon completion of this apprenticeship.

Wage: £22,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
38 hours 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

Using the companies computerised system to receive orders.
Building up knowledge of products offered by Nice UK Limited.
Producing and preparing order paperwork.
Data entry & use of Microsoft office.
Answering the telephone & directing calls.
Greeting clients/visitors.
Database management.
Supporting colleagues with a variety of tasks including project work.
Filing & general office/administration duties.
To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Where you’ll work

AUTOMATION HOUSE

HAMILTON ROAD

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 5LD

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 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

This is predominantly a work based programme which means that your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at a dedicated training location. Monthly tutorials are held via Microsoft Teams to further enhance your learning experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

A subsidiary of Nice Spa, world leaders in the home automation industry, supplying electric gate motors, garage door motors & car park barriers for over 20 years. This is only a small example of their vast product range which even includes designer lighting, security systems and bespoke solutions to improve your well-being at home. A Nice automation system increases the real value of your home products designed to enhance the style of modern homes without disturbing the surrounding area

https://www.niceforyou.com/uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

West Notts College has strong employer links within the sector, and we encourage all our employers to consider further opportunities, this may include progression onto an advanced/higher apprenticeship or full time employment. Historically, apprentices have gone onto receive promotion opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Laura

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900467

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298449.

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