Sales and Business Administration Apprentice - Gerda Security Products

Futures Job Shop 002; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent British manufacturer in Mildenhall is seeking a Sales and Business Administration Apprentice to support sales processes and administration. The role involves raising quotations, assisting Account Managers, and maintaining accurate documentation. For this position, candidates must have GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 or above. Company benefits include a pension, Life Insurance, and possibilities for full-time employment following the apprenticeship. Salary is set at £15,507 per year.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

Digital GP

Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Raise quotations for fire rated doors from survey and interpret data.
• Contact clients to obtain missing information or answer queries.
• Assist Account Managers with any queries or follow ups.
• Process orders and raise production paperwork, planning orders.
• Participate in team briefings to ensure company targets are met.

Skills

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 or above

Job description

Sales and Business Administration Apprentice - Gerda Security Products

About

We are a leading British manufacturer of high specification, top performance fire doorsets and specialist in Emergency Access Products. We major in design and development of our own products using safe design principles.

Gerda Security Products is committed to making the built environment a safer place to live, by providing the best quality fire safety and security products and services with outstanding value. The team are looking to recruit a Sales and Business Administration Apprentice.

Main roles and responsibilities:

• Raise quotations, for fire rated doors, from survey and interpret data using technical specification sheets.
• Contact clients to obtain missing information or answer queries.
• Deal with direct sales to leaseholders and assist with domestic sales of Gerda 2000 keys.
• Assist Account Managers with any queries or follow ups.
• Update filing and maintain files to ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Update databases (Dynamics, RTIS, Business Central and Smartsheet)
• Survey scheduling and making appointments with residents.
• Process orders and raise production paperwork, planning orders into the factory.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all health and safety procedures.
• Update computer system to keep necessary records and keep paperwork up to date.
• Participate in team briefings to ensure company targets are met.
• The Sales and Business Administration Apprentice will collaborate with the Sales, Planning, Account Management, Finance, and Production teams across multiple company locations. At times, liaison with customers will be required. This role will contribute to the company’s success by ensuring the efficient processing of orders, thereby supporting seamless ongoing operations.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 or above required.

Skills required

• Initiative

Training to be provided

The learner will be studying the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

Things to consider

Company benefits include: a pension, Life Insurance, Digital GP, Perkbox and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Possibility of a full-time job or higher qualification via the apprentice route.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 23/12/2025

£ 15507 per year

Location

This job is located in Mildenhall, Suffolk