Apprentice Sales Administrator
PULSE FITNESS LIMITED
Greenfield Road (CW12 4TW)
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)
Posted on 12 March 2026
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Summary
Are you interested in fitness? Start your career in a forward-thinking company and help them achieve excellence each day. Pulse Fitness Ltd in Congleton have a fantastic opportunity to join the team as an Apprentice Sales Administrator, supporting the sales team in the end-to-end processes and completing your Business Administrator apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday (8:00am - 4:30pm) and Friday (8:00am - 3:30pm).
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 5 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Pulse Fitness has provided customised solutions to more than 30,000 leisure facilities in 30 countries across six continents, alongside private clubs, leisure centres, fitness centres, hotels, spas, rehabilitation centres, corporate gyms, universities, professional sports facilities and more. The range includes over 450 pieces of award-winning equipment. We cover everything, which includes innovative cardiovascular, stylish strength machines, functional, free weights, plate-loaded, high-performance group cycles and hi-tech gym management software.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- To communicate with all sales staff clearly and professionally
- To work closely with the Internal Sales Manager and Sales Administrator to produce approximate costings for each customer's project / requirement
- To produce sales quotations and process confirmed orders quickly and efficiently on CRM/Sage
- To liaise with all departments to ensure full communication throughout the sales process/tender process
- Ensure all aspects of CRM are adhered to, monitored and kept up to date within the sales department
- Effectively support the external sales team in all aspects of their roles
- To request drawings for tenders/projects when required
- To ensure all drawings from the Drawing Department are produced within a timely manner for submission
- To liaise with the Internal Sales Manager, Sales Administrator and Regional Sales Managers to produce accurate quotations within a 24-hour time frame
- To process confirmed orders immediately to ensure we meet equipment lead times upon all relevant information being provided by Sales Directors/Regional Sales Managers
- To answer all telephone calls and emails in a polite, courteous, and professional manner
- To prioritise workload and ensure all deadlines are met
- To follow any other instructions required by the Internal Sales Manager that may be required under the role of Apprentice Sales Administrator
- To perform reception duties as and when required to help cover annual leave
- To learn and assist in the development of the tender process and documentation preparation
- To assist with submitting responses and allocating tenders to the relevant Regional Sales Managers
- To assist in ensuring we capture all tender opportunities posted within our industry by searching the internet and registering with the appropriate website portals
- To distribute tender/pre-tender documents to relevant internal and external sales staff
Miscellaneous
- To attend company meetings and training as advised
- To present a responsible and professional company image and attitude at all times
- To work flexibly across all disciplines
- To ensure all confidential and Company sensitive documents are kept safe and secure
- To undertake any duties allocated to ensure the smooth running of the department and to ensure the Company meets all deadlines/requests within a timely manner
It is agreed that the above is a brief and concise description of the above position, from time to time you will be required to carry out duties excluded for the above description and duties.
Where you'll work
Radnor Park
Greenfield Road
CW12 4TW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT 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
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English Language (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
- English and Maths (grade Grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Maths and English
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- Free onsite parking
- Transport links - local buses only
- Personal transport or locally based would be ideal
About this employer
Pulse Fitness is a UK-based company that specializes in providing commercial and home fitness facilities. With over 45 years of experience, Pulse Fitness designs and manufactures its own fitness equipment, offering a wide range of products including strength and cardio machines, as well as specialized equipment for disabled users. The company has partnered with more than 11,000 leisure facilities across 68 countries, providing customized solutions to various sectors, including fitness centres, corporate gyms, and rehabilitation centres. Pulse Fitness is also recognized for its innovative digital platform, TRAKK, which enhances gym operations and member engagement.
Company benefits
- Free onsite gym membership (igym Congleton)
- Free onsite parking
- Smart casual dress code
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown (inclusive of annual leave)
After this apprenticeship
Full-time job on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020822.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.