Apprentice Telesales/Business Developer (Merton) HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED
Are you looking for a new challenge that you can earn while you learn? Do you want to be part of an incredible team working towards a common goal, providing excellent service to our customers? The role of a customer service practitioner is to deliver high quality products and services to the customers of their organisation.
Closing date: 08 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,000.00
Generous Pension Scheme Paid holiday entitlement Team incentives and outings Staff discount on Howdens products
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
15 Jan 2024
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Date posted
05 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000203818
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service and support the wider sales team in generating and chasing leads
- Focus on effective customer account management, aiming to increase the company’s customer base and develop long-term collaborative relationships within the building trade
- Maintain up-to-date product and industry knowledge
- Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events and sales periods to new and existing customers
- Keep in touch with both leading banks depots regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool
- Develop long-term collaborative relationships with customers
- Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business, and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls
- Process sales for customers using the in-store payment systems, quoting correct pricing, delivery date and stock requirements
The training you will be getting
- Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training provided by an in-house Learning & Development Team
Support from an external training provider - 15-month programme including a minimum 12 month learning period plus end point assessment
- Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 1 English and maths and to have taken level 2 English and maths tests prior to completion of their apprenticeship
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Full-time employment with Howdens
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths 4 / C (Grade 4 / C and above) Desired
About the employer
Employer
HOWDEN JOINERY LIMITED
Address
Nelson Trading Estate
Unit 12 Morden Rd
London
SW19 3BL
Training
Training provider
STAFF SELECT LTD
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
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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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