Sales and Business Administrator Apprenticeship

REACT Industrial Solutions Ltd.; Bicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of engineering components and services as an apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while supporting the sales team and managing customer interactions. You will engage in practical training, working closely with experienced professionals, and develop essential skills in administration and sales support. With a focus on personal growth, this apprenticeship paves the way for a potential permanent position, making it an exciting start to your career in business administration. If you're looking for a chance to learn and grow in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths is required.
• Successful candidates will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Input data and assist the sales team with queries and quotes.
• Provide customer support and manage sales orders.
• Perform general administration duties and run reports.

Skills

Data inputting

Sales support

Customer communication

Sage software

General administration

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills in English

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Tools

Sage

Job description

We are a prominent UK provider of engineering components and services, serving diverse industry sectors. Annually, we deliver products worth over £20 million to our esteemed blue-chip clientele. Our specialisation lies in offering a comprehensive one-stop solution for maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, and general business needs. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, being REACTive is crucial.

Possibility of a permanent full-time role for the right candidate on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data inputting
• Answering phone calls
• Resolving sales-related queries
• Providing support to our sales team
• Assisting with queries raised from other internal departments
• Preparing quotes for customers
• Converting quotes to sales orders
• Chasing for updates on deliveries from suppliers
• Keeping customers informed
• Reviewing on-hold orders and actioning where necessary
• Reviewing all zero-value pricing orders
• Sales invoice runs
• Inputting data on Sage
• Running reports
• General administration duties

Duration:

• 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery Model:

• Work-based training with your employer
• 10 days professional training at college
• Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications Included:

• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm or 8:30am to 5:30pm.