Sales Support Business Administrator Apprentice
FLEXIPADS WORLD CLASS LTD
ST PHILIPS (BS2 0TZ)
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 September 2025
Contents
Summary
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Junior Sales Assistant to support our UK operations and contribute to expanding our presence across the region. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable B2B sales experience within a growing international company.
- Wage
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£24,570 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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5 days week 08h00 to 16h00 with 30 mins lunch
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 30 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Work alongside the UK team and assist in managing and developing key customer accounts across the UK.
- Conduct market research and identify new sales opportunities.
- Support the senior sales team in preparing proposals, pricing strategies, and presentations.
- Participate in customer visits and product trials.
- Track and report on sales performance and customer feedback.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Help support and follow up on inbound enquiries
- Answer the phone and deal with the first level of enquiry
- Participation to fairs in uk and abroad
Where you'll work
UNIT 5
KINGS BUSINESS PARK
KINGS PARK AVENUE
ST PHILIPS
BS2 0TZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
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
- Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers.
- City of Bristol College
- Off site in its entirety
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical
About this employer
Flexipads is part of Gekatex Group with HQ in France and factories in India and China & offices in Mexico, USA and more. 30Million €uros Globally exporting in 40 countries 4 product lines (Tech wiping, Sanding Polishing, Protective covers and Cleanroom) Working within the automotive, aerospace, high tech and the life science sectors.
Company benefits
The company offers 24 days holidays, Cycle scheme after a year Pension contribution Private health care after 1 year Mentoring and structured support from senior commercial managers. Laptop, mobile phone
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Join the company on a permanent contract
- More responsibilities
- Salary review + bonus + benefits
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Team
apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
01173125250
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337861.
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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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