Sales and Business Administration Apprentice

ENERGY INFORMATION TEAM LIMITED

Coventry (CV12EL)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

Following growth, we are looking to offer an Apprentice opportunity, working in our busy sales department. As well as undertaking an apprenticeship programme, you will build up specific job knowledge, skills, and responsibility and gain a qualification. 

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 12 July 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

4

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

Your daily tasks will include:

  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve company targets
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research and networking
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business
  • Conduct telemarketing campaigns to promote products and services
  • Utilise Salesforce software for tracking leads, managing customer interactions, and reporting on sales activities
  • Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to potential clients, showcasing product benefits
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to align sales strategies with promotional activities
  • Provide feedback on market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform business decisions

Where you'll work

5 the Quadrant
Coventry
CV12EL

Training

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

Training provider

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

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

Weekly attendance to business administration class at CWCT

 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

There are some great opportunities at present to join our forward thinking and cutting edge business. Arden are at the forefront of manufacturing and Installing Timber Windows and Doors, and we are looking for unique and dedicated people to join us in our exciting journey as we continue to expand.

https://www.ardenwindows.net/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the Business Administration apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to become a full-time employee

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Katie Henderson

henderson.k@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

02476231122

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001475.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)