Sales Administrator Apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in Business Administration, as part of your role you will be, managing phone calls, greeting visitors coming into the building, answering emails in a professional manner, researching information on vehicle parts of behalf of customers, a interesting and varied role.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. 4.00pm finish on Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 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

Duties include:

Managing phone calls/visitors coming into the building in a polite and professional manner
Setting up and maintaining client files and ensuring all paperwork is filed / scanned correctly
Adding new clients onto back-office system and creating tasks, as required
Day to day processing of orders
Other general office duties
Answering emails in a professional manner
Working as part of the sales team taking enquires via phone and email
Placing purchase orders with suppliers
Researching information on vehicle parts on behalf of customers
Processing orders and responding to customer requests for information
Completing a project that is beneficial to the company

Personal Specification

Have (or be predicted to achieve) at least 5 GSCEs grade 4 to 9 including English and Maths
Great communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong attention to detail
Be self-motivated and able to work as part of a close team

This role will be supported by Starting Offs Level 3 Business Administrator qualification the specified off-the-job training time.

The ideal candidate will have an upbeat personality, be confident, eager to succeed and have an interest in cars/performance vehicles.

Where you’ll work

40 HUXLEY CLOSE
WELLINGBOROUGH
NN8 6AB

Training

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

College or training organisation

STARTING OFF LIMITED

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

Level 3 Business Administration
Remote training delivery
Onefile
VLE
6 hours of dedicated training time every week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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

About this company

Established in 1998 my client is a distributor of performance and turning products to the automotive market. They aim to provide the best service, brands, and prices to their dealer network. They supply products to a wide range of companies comprising of specialist tuners, high street stores, mail order retailers and individuals using various online retailers such as Ebay and promoting products on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Due to increased business the company are looking for a confident, organised and enthusiastic apprentice to join their busy admin team.

Company benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318020.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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