Apprentice Sales Administration

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice to join our admin team at St Helens. The role will help provide a remote admin function for all our sites across the North West. Fun, friendly office environment with busy schedules means working days are varied.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm 30 minutes lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 August 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

Ensure smooth integration between our in-house systems and those of the manufacturers
Invoicing of both new and used vehicles
Ensure that all records are compliant to our Company procedures as well as FCA standards
Processing of orders from initial contact through to registration and delivery
Scanning and filing of documents

Where you'll work

Canal Street
St. Helens
WA10 3JG

Training

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

College or training organisation

WIGAN AND LEIGH 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

Training will be carried out at our St Helens site by myself and our admin team

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Math (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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This is a desk-based computer role, so it will involve long periods of sitting at multiple screens.

About this company

We are a Franchised main dealer for Suzuki, MG, Omoda & Jaecoo. We also sell, service and repair all varieties of used cars. Work in a large open plan office in St Helens with our friendly accounts and admin teams. Good atmosphere & great benefits

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress to Sales Administrator

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Gabriella

g.may@wigan-leigh.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332153.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 1 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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