Sales Administration Apprentice

Summary

A great opportunity for those wanting to support the Sales Dept and marketing campaigns with the responsibility to assist in growing the UK brand. This will be alongside studying with the Business Administration Level 3 qualification.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm (30-minutes lunch break at 12.30pm) Friday 8.00am - 2.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 December
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

Qualify leads by phone or email to understand requirements
Update leads maintenance via RGK CRM system
Running chat box, helping customers and qualifying leads through the chat box
Control the maintenance of demo stock – incl. adding updates/ return chair locations etc
Assistance with product handover planning
Photography of events, products and lifestyle
Adding tasks to mobility advisors’ calendars if required
Represent the company in the appropriate standard at events, tradeshows and visits
Provide a flexible approach to working times to aid the sales process

Where you’ll work

Units 8a/b/c, Ring Road Zone 2

Burntwood Business Park

WS7 3JQ

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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE 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

On the job training within the Sales & Marketing Departments
Carried out at the place of work
Regular Teams meetings regarding Apprenticeship studies

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 5 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
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

UK based manufacturer & supplier of wheelchairs for sports & active lifestyles. Covering nearly all sports.

Company benefits

* Company Pension Scheme * Annual leave * BHSF Programme * Level 3 qualification

After this apprenticeship

Progression within various departments

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RGK

HR Department

hruk@sunmed.co.uk

01384421621

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283966.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

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