Sales Administrator Apprentice

Summary

The Embroidered and Printed Clothing Company are one of the country’s leading suppliers and manufacturers of embroidered garments, printed clothing, corporate clothing, retail merchandise and work wear. You will be working in a fast paced office environment, whilst also studying towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 22 August

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Level 3 Business Administrator
Apprentices will attend online sessions once a month,
and complete all other training in the workplace,
and should have regular reviews with their Line
Manager. An Apprenticeship Trainer will visit
regularly in the workplace, to deliver input and
review the apprentice’s progress

Where you’ll work

82 SWEYN ROAD

CLIFTONVILLE

MARGATE

CT9 2DD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

EKC GROUP

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

About this company

The Embroidered & Printed Clothing Company are one of the country’s leading suppliers and manufacturers of embroidered garments, printed clothing, corporate clothing, retail merchandise & work wear. We sell embroidered clothes, printed clothes, work wear and promotional clothing to a large range of companies from SMEs through to multinational blue chips and leading advertising and marketing agencies, schools, universities, retail outlets and independent clothing brands.

After this apprenticeship

There is an opportunity to progress within the company and apply for a permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

Sasha Caplan

sasha.caplan@eastkent.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000241292.

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Closes in 19 days (Thursday 15 August at 11:59pm)

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