Area Sales Coordinator - Apprentice

GLENAIR UK LIMITED

Nottinghamshire (NG18 5BY)

Closes on Friday 15 May 2026

Posted on 19 March 2026

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Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Area Sales Co-ordinator to join our Sales Coordination and Estimating Team.

Wage

£22,609.60 a year

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

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

To be an integral part of the Sales Coordination and Estimating Team.

To adhere to and develop with the aid of the Sales Office Manager, Business/Product Managers and Team Leaders agreed costing models geared to achieving the profitable sales growth of the business.

To be responsible for dealing with all day-to-day customer and Glenair external sales team requests for quotation, lead-times and technical enquiries.

To understand fully the Glenair business aims, products and services offered such that you are able to actively participate and contribute towards them.

To provide project management support to the Area Sales Engineers and Product Managers by participating in customer visits and business meetings as required.

It is envisaged that customer visit activity will principally be limited to UK project activity.

To be able to successfully negotiate profitable pricing levels with customers in order to secure future business. Assistance and guidance may be required from the Sales Office Manager or Team Leader.

As part of your induction training, you will be expected to become fully conversant with Glenair’s existing business systems typically for:

  • Enquiries
  • Quotations
  • Costing methods
  • Data entry
  • Order entry and processing
  • Contract Reviews
  • Ensure that all costings and estimate details are collated and presented with the highest possible accuracy to ensure that products are sold profitably
  • All costings, notes and relevant details to an enquiry are compiled, recorded and saved in an orderly number so that an interested party can use them for reference 

Where you'll work

40 Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5BY

Training

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

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship, which you will attend in person at our designated training site/campus. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Glenair UK Ltd is based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and is a leading manufacturer of specialised electrical harnesses and connector systems used widely throughout the military, aerospace, telecommunications, marine and rail industries. Glenair invest in our apprenticeship programs to enable us to grow our very own talent in house.

http://https:/www.glenair.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension plan. Healthcare scheme. 32 days annual leave (this includes statutory days). Compressed working patterns available if eligible. Company bonus scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Expected to become a qualified Area Sales Coordinator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022183.

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Closes on Friday 15 May 2026