Sales Apprentice Administrator

Summary

We are currently looking for a Sales Apprentice to work within the sales team to provide accurate quotations to key accounts timely, and lead generation, while developing their own skills to progress into the role of Sales Executive. You will be joining an ambitious and rapidly growing business with lots of opportunity for personal growth.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

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
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals
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
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
Completes tasks to a high standard
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

We are looking for individuals with the following attributes:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Highly motivated
A positive attitude
Competent in numeracy & literacy
Strong organisation skills, with the ability to multi-task
Has a keen eye for detail

Where you'll work

HOUGHTON ROAD
NORTH ANSTON TRADING ESTATE
SHEFFIELD
S25 4JJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Venue:

The Sheffield College, Pennine 5 Campus, 41 Silver Street Head, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2DD

Attendance:

Blended learning
Face to Face
Google Classroom

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A* - C/9-4/or equivalent)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working

Other requirements

This will be an office-based position with the possibility some travel in the future.

About this company

International Energy Products is a one stop shop for all of your raw material needs. We specialise in the production and manufacture of nickel alloys, stainless and low alloy products. We have the in-house expertise to produce bar, flats, forgings and machined parts all in line with your customer specification. With a team of expeditors we have the ability to project manage the supply chain process throughly and ensure that your product is delivered on time to meet the necessary quality procedures and requirements of our industry. In essence we hold bar stock and ingots to provide greater flexibility. You may be looking to order bar lengths or pieces cut to length, this is all covered with our own in house capability. Production and Manufacture In-house Expertise Project Management & Supply Chain Process

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After this apprenticeship

To be discussed and agreed as appropriate

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