Apprentice Sales (Stainless Steel Products)

Summary

A career start up or development opportunity to join the sales team of Evenort. You will be highly organised, both eager and ambitious to learn with excellent communication skills and ready to develop a range of skills and talents with continuous college and in-house training.

Annual wage

£12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£1000 per annum uplift bonus divided and spread monthly across the salary.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm. 60 mins lunch break.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

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

Reporting to the Sales Director as Line Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Administration

Telephone handling – inbound and outbound calls, quoting prices to customers. Developing and maintaining customers
Manage electronic filing system – files/folders
Photocopying/scanning to email
Communication through email
Maintain efficient and accurate manual filing systems where necessary
Will develop an existing working knowledge of Microsoft office products – word/excel etc towards advanced standard
Process sales functions – orders, allocation, invoicing, dispatch, imports and quotations
Check the orders/Contract review
Produce documents/reports

Where you’ll work

HOUGHTON ROAD

NORTH ANSTON TRADING ESTATE

NORTH ANSTON

SHEFFIELD

S25 4JJ

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

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 Apprentice Standard
Includes End Point Assessment
8-10 in-college sessions either at Hillsborough/City Campus or online

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Incorporated in Sheffield 1982, Evenort's commitment to a continuous process towards manufacturing excellence, has established the company as a reliable partner in the processing of Stainless Steel. The experienced sales team are willing to help with all your requirements large or small. Our promises are backed up by an impressive production facility working 24 hours a day, with experts in every department, and all the appropriate quality approvals for today's market.

http://www.evenort.co.uk/about (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Sustained employment with further accredited training for the committed and successful candidate

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