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Commercial Administrator ( Level 3 Apprenticeship ) GLOBAL FRIEGHT SOLUTIONS LTD

Due to growth GFS have created an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join our team as a Commercial Administrator. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who will support our Sales and Account Managers (as well as other parts of the business) with a wide range of tasks to help us deliver the best service to our customers.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 12 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,920.00

    Discretionary Annual bonus based on performance

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - 09:00-17:30

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000057661

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support the Pricing Analyst with the production of bespoke quotes.
  • Record and monitor the distribution of the Service Level Agreements and take responsibility for their return.
  • Become the ‘go to’ HubSpot co-ordinator for all queries and issues.
  • To process requests from Sales and Account Managers received through the Customer Implementation portal. 
  • To prepare documents for Account Managers when re-quested through the Customer Implementation portal.
  • To provide support to Sales and Account Management with Reporting.
  • To support other business needs when necessary.
  • To liaise with the Sales and Account Management Team and Customers to produce  bespoke quotes.
  • Provide Pricing Cover (mid-term).
  • To provide support on Manager’s sales admin support.
  • To provide support to the business on HubSpot reporting.
  • To Support the business in the coordination of events.
  • Take ownership for SharePoint documentation control reminders others when necessary to update and record information.
  • Assist the wider business with Peak Planning & Customer/Carrier Forecasting.
  • Develop Tender Documents and creating a library.
  • Have a strong involvement in the streamlining of Evri and Child ID’s for simplicity.
  • Record and maintain KPI related reports.
  • Update Action Logs and Minutes on SharePoint.
  • Co-ordinate the presentation of Peak Forecast information.
  • Support the Sales Managers with various administration tasks and other reasonable requests as required.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Business Administrator Level 3
  • You will become a fully trained Commercial Administrator.
  • Any other reasonable qualifications the business/individual wishes to undertake during employment.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Senior Commercial Administrator 
  • Commercial Analyst 
  • Commercial Manager

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 6,5,4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6,5,4) Essential

About the employer

Established in 2001, GFS is one of the largest providers of flexible and affordable global delivery services and solutions. Simply put, we can take care of all delivery and returns, from checkout to doorstep – anywhere in the world.

Employer

GLOBAL FRIEGHT SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

9 PIRIES PLACE

HORSHAM

RH12 1EH

Contact

Faythe Ginger

faythe.ginger@gfsdeliver.com

07767161588

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Training

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 12 Aug 2022