Account Manager and Luxury Packaging Estimator Apprentice

Summary

FANTASTIC POSITION! Showcase Creative are seeking an enthusiastic and confident apprentice to work with their clients to help grow the business! You’ll receive full training on how to become a key account manager and estimator! APPLY NOW!

Annual wage

£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8/hr approximately £15,600 per annum

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm 30 minute unpaid lunch

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 6 November

Duration

1 Year 3 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

Showcase Creative is looking for an enthusiastic addition to the account management and estimating team.

Duties Include:

Answering calls and dealing with new enquiries
Managing customer accounts
Delegating accordingly
Shadowing the quoting and account management team
Quoting simple orders

Once Trained

Quoting luxury packaging
Interpreting customer requirements and offering cost-saving opportunities to the client where possible.
Handling orders from quoting to completion
Signing off mock ups and sending samples to clients and prospects.
Liaising with clients as well as the in-house team
Booking jobs onto the schedule for the production team with accurate materials, work centres and operation times.

Showcase Creative will supply comprehensive training in account management and estimating Luxury Packaging.

Projects that will be quoted include exciting influencer boxes that will be unboxes on social media as well as luxury limited edition packaging.

If the candidate is interested in the gaming, cosmetics or the drinks industry as well as social media then this would be an exciting role.

Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability. Showcase Creative and Boom Training will guide you through the apprenticeship content and coursework.

Where you’ll work

17 ST. GEORGES INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

WILTON ROAD

CAMBERLEY

GU15 2QW

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

BOOM TRAINING 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

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard, which includes:

Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Business
You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
End Point Assessment (online)
Occasional group classes with other learners
Functional Skills Level 2 in maths & English if required
Business Administrator Certificate from IFATE and City & Guilds

More information here:
https://boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses/apprenticeships

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C 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
Problem solving skills
Creative

Other requirements

An interest in crafts, marketing and brands. Showcase deals with a lot of big brands and you will often see the result of your work on social media.

About this company

Showcase Creative is a specialist printing company. The company produces low volume, luxury packaging. This includes limited editions and influencer boxes for a variety of industries. Industries include gaming, cosmetics, drinks, sport and tech. Brands that Showcase have worked with include Charlotte Tilbury, EA Sports 2K Games, Riot Games, Man City, Ascot Racecourse, Blizzard, Avon, Primark, Captain Morgan, Altos Tequila, Adidas, Pimms, Coca Cola, Olay and many more. Other products include printed ring binders and commercial print The company was established in 2006 and has grown strongly right from the outset. We are a relatively young company in terms of the age of staff and offer a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which to work.

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

After this apprenticeship

For a candidate that successfully completes the apprenticeship and shows promise in the role there will be a full time role as an account manager and estimator in the team.

Further progression will then be available in the future based on the candidates performance.

We would expect £22,000

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOOM TRAINING LIMITED

Amy Gould

amy@boomtrainingltd.co.uk

02380004210

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280589.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

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