Business Administration Apprentice Value Doors

Velocity Academy have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Administrator Apprentice with Value Doors.

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Closing date: 15 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,675.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000200556

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive image of the company 
  • Contribute to the efficient running of the company, assisting colleagues when appropriate and maintain good housekeeping and a tidy workspace
  • Working as part of a close team to achieve and exceed monthly sales intake targets.
  • Negotiate with customers to achieve competitive quotations while maximising profits
  • Make follow up calls to customers for feedback on live quotations and offer product advice when required 
  • Build rapports with customers to maximise the potential of winning orders 
  • Communicate with all internal departments to ensure smooth operation from tenders to orders
  • Process orders in a prompt and efficient manner, collating and organising files correctly and updating the company system with any updates
  • Provide excellent customer service and work within a challenging and rewarding environment, with a can-do attitude that are willing to go above and beyond for customers

Ideally candidates will be enthusiastic and confident with answering and making phone calls internally and externally with good written and verbal communication skills. 

The training you will be getting

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Business Administration, with training in how to:

  • Use multiple IT packages and systems in order to write letters/emails, perform financial processes and analyse data       
  • Produce accurate records and documents including emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals
  • Exercise proactivity and good judgement, in order to make effective decisions based on sound reasoning
  • Plan and organise a variety of different tasks in order to manage the expectations of colleagues at all levels
  • Manage projects, including the use of tools to scope, plan, monitor and report

For a full list of programme modules visit: velocity-pt.co.uk

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's including English & Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential

About the employer

Value Doors has taken the door industry online, with end-to-end design and online ordering process envious to our competitors. We have invested heavily into technology to become an industry that’s predominantly ‘offline’ to the current marketplace demands. With state-of-the-art door builders and APIs direct to banks and lenders for an instant, online finance approvals at checkout, we’re leading the way in online door ordering. We offer supply only to consumers and trade or a fully fitted service on products such as composite doors and aluminium bifold doors, aluminium french doors and aluminium sliding patio doors.

Employer

Value Doors

Address

100 Thornes Lane

Wakefield

WF2 7QX

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Training

Training provider

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Tom Crossland

thomas.crossland@velocity-academy.co.uk

07887340679

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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