Business Development Apprentice

CD AUTOMATION UK LTD

EASTBOURNE (BN22 9BN)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2025

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Summary

To understand all aspects of sales, marketing & business development with the goal of becoming a business leader within the company.

Wage

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

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Pay reviews after 6 months and 12 months based on performance

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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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

Are you looking to kick-start your career in business and sales? As a Business Development Apprentice, you’ll get hands-on experience in a busy and supportive workplace, learning valuable skills while earning a wage and working towards your qualification.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Helping to process customer enquiries and orders by phone and email, making sure everything runs smoothly
  • Preparing and packing products ready to be sent out to customers
  • Learning how to keep customer records and sales information up to date on our systems
  • Carrying out research on competitors and the market to help the sales team spot new opportunities
  • Assisting with quotes, reports, and marketing materials for the team
  • Getting the chance to attend trade shows and events (once you’re confident) to meet customers and see how the sales world works
  • Working closely with the team to answer questions from customers and suppliers and build great relationships

What you’ll gain:

  • A recognised qualification in Business Administration
  • Real workplace experience and training from experienced colleagues
  • The chance to develop communication, teamwork, and organisation skills
  • Opportunities to grow in the business after your apprenticeship

Where you'll work

UNIT 9
HARVINGTON BUSINESS PARK
BRAMPTON ROAD
EASTBOURNE
BN22 9BN

Training

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

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

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.

Training schedule

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • East Sussex College will provide the apprenticeship framework which will include Knowledge, Skills, Behaviour, Diploma (if included), Functional Skills. Weekly/block college attendance for Trade, Engineering, Accounting and Hairdressing apprenticeships. Invite to a monthly workshop for workplace-based apprentices
  • East Sussex College will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity

More training information

Daily tasks of the UK’s sales, marketing & product support office. Manufacturing, including product design, is based in Milan, Italy and there will be an opportunity to visit Italy for further product training in due course

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Time Management
  • Friendly & Welcoming

About this employer

CD Automation, founded in 1987 with UK office based in Eastbourne, specialises in industrial power control—offering thyristor power controllers, EMI filters, power meters & temperature controllers. They help manufacturers boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and save energy.

http://cdautomation.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Gill Ramsay

gill.ramsay@escg.ac.uk

07848 439561

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333251.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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