Apprentice Sales Administrator
GEOSENSE LTD
Bury St. Edmunds (IP30 9ND)
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 14 April 2026)
Posted on 24 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Geosense is a UK-based manufacturer of geotechnical and structural monitoring instrumentation. They are currently looking for a Sales Administrator Apprentice.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday (09:00-17:30).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
Main roles and responsibilities:
- Support the Inside Sales & Business Development Team by generating proformas and processing orders.
- Assist Sales Coordinators with customer enquiries where necessary.
- CRM/ERP maintenance.
- The recording accurate data for new and existing customer and prospects.
- Administrate product and pricing updates.
- Quarterly data cleanse.
- Provide administrative support to our reoccurring revenue sector working closely with Procurement and Technical Support.
- Follow procedures outlined by the Company and, where appropriate, recommend improvements/optimisation; use own initiative to suggest changes for the benefit of the business and its customers.
- Learn about Geosense products and keep up to date with changes.
- Make sure we go above and beyond for customers.
- Any other duties that might reasonably be requested in association with this role to meet the needs of the business.
Where you'll work
Geosense Ltd, Geotechnical Centre, Rougham Industrial Estate, Rougham
Bury St. Edmunds
IP30 9ND
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK 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
The learner will be studying the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
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
- Logical
- Initiative
- IT skills
Other requirements
Office-based role involving long periods of computer work and data entry. Requires strong attention to detail, organisation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Occasional pressure to meet deadlines. Opportunity to develop commercial skills and gain experience across sales, systems, and customer interaction.
About this employer
Geosense is a UK-based manufacturer of geotechnical and structural monitoring instrumentation. It designs and produces sensors and data acquisition systems used in civil engineering, infrastructure, mining and environmental projects worldwide, supporting engineers with accurate, real-time monitoring data.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to progress into a permanent Sales Administrator or Sales Coordinator role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Potential to develop into roles within Inside Sales with further training and increased responsibility.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021754.
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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 14 April 2026)
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