Business and Sales Support Apprentice ASQUITH GROUP LIMITED

At Asquith Group we are passionate about providing a high level of service to our customers and to develop a work force that supports all services. We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication and people skills to join the team. The role will have multiple responsibilities as part of your progression and development.

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Closing date: 27 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    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 - 9am - 5pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break). Working hours will be confirmed at interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000175428

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This new role will be varied and demanding and the main tasks/responsibilities will include;

  • Answering the phone and responding to emails - from clients, suppliers. colleagues
  • Interpreting customer enquiries and designing textile labelling products
  • Setting up CRM files and communicating with customers
  • Managing customer samples and pricing requests
  • Relationship building - internally with colleagues, externally with customers and suppliers
  • General administration support as necessary - filing, updating contact information etc.
  • Assisting with light despatch packing, production and QC checking as necessary

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

  • Full Business Administrator Standard - Level 3
  • On the job training - to support role development
  • Off the job training - to support qualification requirements
  • Employer to offer dedicated training time to support OJT (off the job) training requirements
  • Functional skills support (maths/English) - if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There are potential employment/progression opportunities available upon successful completion of the Level 3 qualification

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Design skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*/9 - C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A*/9 - C/4) Desired

Things to consider

This role would suit a candidate with creative skills and an interest in the artwork/designing process for textile branding solutions. There will be some tasks assisting with the packing/dispatching of products so there may some lifting/moving of packages

About the employer

The Asquith Group have over 30 years' experience as one of the UK's leading suppliers and we design and produce quality custom woven labels, bespoke printed fabric labels, swing tickets and many other innovative textile branding solutions. From exquisite label design to tracked deliveries, Asquith do everything we can to ensure your textile branding is a success.

Employer

ASQUITH GROUP LIMITED

Address

Unit 5, Joshua Park

1 Bell Close

Plympton

PL7 4FF

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Training

Training provider

FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITED

Contact

Trevor Barnes

trevor.b@tftg.org

07836536590

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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