Sales apprentice Edmundson Electrical
A Sales Apprentice is required for a leading Electrical Wholesaler. The candidate will learn all the products to liaise with customers on the sales counter and within the Sales office, will also be required to do some Warehouse work. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.
Closing date: 11 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,688.00
£12,688.00 - £24,960.00 per year
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (with 1 hour lunch).
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jan 2024
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Date posted
16 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000205654
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Edmundson Electrical Ltd is a privately held electrical distribution company headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire, incorporated in 1991. It is the largest electrical distributor in the United Kingdom and serves both to the trade and to the public from over 300 locations
If you are wondering “What is the next step towards a career?”
We are looking for a highly motivated apprentice to join our busy branch. After full training your role will include:
- Liaising with customers and suppliers
- Ordering new products
- General administration tasks such as filing/photocopying/ managing post
- Inputting data - Assisting with Sales and Operational admin tasks (producing purchase orders etc.)
- Answering phones
- Filing/photocopying
- Additional responsibilities as industry knowledge grows
The training you will be getting
Completing a Trade Supply Apprenticeship Level 2, consisting of:
- Knowledge and Competence qualification in Trade Supplier at Level 2
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
- End point assessment - Final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment is conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employers wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment is conducted both on and off the job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
- Sales Team Member
- Counter Sales
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Sales Rep
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Edmundson Electrical
Address
Edmundson Electrical
10a Prince William road
LE11 5GU
Contact
Michelle McCutcheon
michelle@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk
+447990002071
Training
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP 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
Apprenticeship standard
Trade supplier
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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