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Business Development Apprentice SURESCREEN DIAGNOSTICS LTD

Dynamic? Motivated? Want a long-term career? Then this rare opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company is for you. You'll have a direct impact on the growth of the business and receive sales commission based on account growth and what new business you win. SureScreen Scientifics provide full training in addition to your apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 06 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,474.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 39.50

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000094373

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Grow net spend of current accounts
  • Build relationship with contacts
  • Identify other contacts within businesses
  • Identify other sites within business and harness referrals and account suppliers
  • To process orders 
  • Take payments
  • Send invoices
  • Deal with enquiries
  • Process complaints or feedback
  • Answer incoming phone calls
  • Accept deliveries
  • Arrange for sample collections via courier
  • Book and problem shoot outgoing deliveries to clients
  • General administrative work

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

Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English & maths (where applicable)
  • A mixture of face to face and remote visits every 4 - 6 weeks
  • 24-hour access to course learning materials
  • On the job training with a designated mentor
  • Reviews every 6 - 8 weeks with your work-based tutor and line manager/mentor
  • Feedback sessions to discuss progress

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity to specialise in a full time Customer Services Manager, Sales Account Manager or Business Development Manager.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 or above) Essential

Things to consider

The office is closely situated to local public transport routes. Your application will be acknowledged in the first instance by telephone Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the planned closing date in the event of the position being filled or withdrawn by the employer

About the employer

SureScreen Scientifics is a world-class analytical laboratory providing scientific consultancy and analysis. SureScreen Scientifics has been a valuable resource to an extended range of businesses for over 30 years. Our laboratory based in a beautiful Georgian house in Derbyshire, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and the best scientific minds.

Employer

SURESCREEN DIAGNOSTICS LTD

Address

Morley Retreat

Church Lane

Ilkeston

DE7 6DE

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Training

Training provider

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Contact

Wendy Taylor

wendy.taylor@learningunlimiteduk.com

01332 296995

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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