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Key Account Administration Apprentice CLEANING AND PAPER DISPOSABLES LIMITED

An excellent opportunity has arisen to assist the Key Account Executive and Sales Director in the achievement of key financial targets as prescribed by the business, aimed at the long-term growth, development and retention of CPD Direct’s key account portfolio.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000060277

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Daily tasks will include:

  • To support the KAE in the timely completion of tenders and commercial proposals.
  • Building and developing relationships with key customers through all media.
  • Gathering product/marketing data and ensuring it is permanently captured in operating system.
  • Identifying growth opportunities within key accounts and supporting the KAE in preparing plans/activities to penetrate/grow share of wallet.
  • Analysing data and identifying opportunities to improve margin.
  • Assist in the sourcing of ‘specials’ for KA customers.
  • Liaising with customers and internal functions to progress issues/opportunities accordingly.
  • Preparing information and presentations for Quarterly reviews with customers.
  • Supporting the KAE with customer administration where required.

 

Duties will also include and not be limited to:

  • Collating web copy and images.
  • Updating web content.
  • Research on market trends identifying gaps in both our own and our customers assortments.
  • Helping to create a sustainable category within our current website.
  • Data analysis.

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

This qualification is based around the apprentice’s personal development of their skills, behaviour and knowledge in their job role. The apprenticeship will help put these into practice.

Apprentices will spend 1 day per week off the job training within our Business and Management facilities based at Craven Park. The rest of the time you will be working with your employer in a Business Administration Apprentice role.

To achieve the Advanced Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, you will undertake:

  • Advanced Business Administrator (Level 3)
  • Functional Skills in Maths, English & I.T. if required
  • 20% off the Job Training
  • End Point Assessment

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there is potential to progress to future job opportunities for the successful candidate.

You would be able to pursue development routes in management or more senior support roles or apply for further study, such as:

Level 4 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Level 4 HNC Business

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full time employment upon completion of the advanced apprenticeship if available with further development opportunities.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade (Level 2)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade (Level 2)) Desired

About the employer

CPD Direct was founded in 1988 and was originally a local supplier of cleaning and paper products to businesses in the East Yorkshire region. Three decades of consistent growth later and today, CPD Direct is one of the UKs largest independent distributors of cleaning, paper and personal hygiene products, catering disposables, food and beverage and much more.

Employer

CLEANING AND PAPER DISPOSABLES LIMITED

Address

Ipark Industrial Estate

Innovation Drive

Hull

HU5 1SG

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Training

Training provider

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

Contact

Employer Engagement Team

business.engagement@hullcc.gov.uk

01482 614 157

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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