Sales Administrator Apprentice

Prime Appointments Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is helping a client in the Witham area recruit a Sales Administrator Apprentice. This is a full-time, permanent role with standard hours 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, paying £16,000 per annum.

You will gain on-the-job training across sales orders, shipping docs, customer updates and order processing. During the apprenticeship you will work toward recognised learning objectives in sales administration, customer service, order processing and logistics, supported by

Qualifications

• GCSEs graded 5 (C) or above.
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Confident using computers and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• A customer-focused, positive and reliable approach.
• Keen to learn and develop a career within sales administration.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer sales orders accurately from order through to delivery.
• Booking and tracking customer shipments using online courier and freight systems.
• Preparing shipping documentation, labels and customs paperwork where required.
• Providing customers with order updates, tracking information and proof of delivery.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, couriers and freight providers.
• Supporting with purchase orders, quotations and gathering pricing information.
• Maintaining accurate customer, order and shipment records.
• Providing general administrative support and answering incoming calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Customer-focused

Career development

Education

GCSEs (5/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting a Sales Administrator Apprentice to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm and paying 16,000 per annum.

Your key duties in this Sales Administrator Apprentice role will include but are not limited to:

• Processing customer sales orders accurately from order through to delivery
• Booking and tracking customer shipments using online courier and freight systems
• Preparing shipping documentation, labels and customs paperwork where required
• Providing customers with order updates, tracking information and proof of delivery
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, couriers and freight providers
• Supporting with purchase orders, quotations and gathering pricing information
• Maintaining accurate customer, order and shipment records
• Providing general administrative support and answering incoming calls

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

• GCSEs graded 5 (C) or above
• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Confident using computers and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new systems
• A customer-focused, positive and reliable approach
• Keen to learn and develop a career within sales administration

As part of the apprenticeship, you will receive full on-the-job training and support while working towards your agreed apprenticeship learning objectives, including training in sales administration, customer service, order processing and logistics.