Sales and Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Gain knowledge & experience in our business environment based within the IT & Technical sector. Work alongside members of our team to gain a full understanding of how the business operates. You will spend time shadowing & assisting the sales team, building quotes, sourcing hardware, building relationships with customers & social media posts.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The company also offers a performance related bonus scheme.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

The office hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 20 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

6

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

Liaising with our customer base to build relations and reach to the market for new customers
Training and gaining knowledge of computer hardware, software and IT setups
Learning the distribution process within the workshop
Shadowing our technical support and sales team to understand the workings of the business
Building quotes and sourcing procedures for orders. Raising purchase orders.
Produce specific training

Where you'll work

UNIT 8F
PARKWAY FARM BUSINE
MIDDLE FARM WAY
POUNDBURY
DT1 3AR

Training

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

College or training organisation

YEOVIL COLLEGE

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

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will have gained Business Administration Level 3. Deane will accommodate the necessary time to enable you to undertake your studies. This will be set aside each week in your schedule. The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Business Administration level 3 standard. On completion, the apprentice will receive a Business Administration level 3 qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required, depending on current level.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this company

We are a computer hardware and software supplier supplying hardware both in the uk and Europe. We also have a technical team who provide technical support to businesses.

https://deane247.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We have an onsite gym, swimming pool, free parking.

After this apprenticeship

The right candidates have the opportunity to grow, learn and develop. If the economic climate allows, there will be opportunities for future employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Gabrielle Cobner

Studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322819.

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Closes in 6 days (Friday 13 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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