Internal Sales Apprentice

METREEL LTD

DERBYSHIRE (DE7 5UA)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 May 2026

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Summary

As part of the Internal Sales Team, you will work alongside field-based Account Managers and the Internal Team to deliver your objectives.

You will build and maintain relationships with internal colleagues, manufacturers, partners and customers.

• Wage:

  £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  A development pay reward scheme will be set up with goals that will result in a developing salary through the life of the apprenticeship.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:45am to 5:00pm. Friday 8:45am to 4:30pm. 45-minute lunch break.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 15 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

• Manage enquiries and make commercial proposals to meet the customer requirements
• Manage a range of process type enquiries and propose suitable technical and commercial solutions to the customers' requirements
• Follow up selected quotations in conjunction with the Field Sales Engineers
• Process sales orders
• Liaise with all departments in the company, agents, suppliers and customers
• Develop and maintain product knowledge and work within company policies, practices, systems, procedures
• Deal with customer requests

Where you'll work

COSSALL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CORONATION ROAD
ILKESTON
DERBYSHIRE
DE7 5UA

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
• Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)

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
• Team working
• Written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Friendly
• Helpful
• Solution‑focused attitude
• Keen to progress into sales
• Interest in technical products

Other requirements

If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.

About this employer

From standard powerfeeds to bespoke cranes, reeling drums, fall arrest and abseil systems, Metreel design and manufacture products and solutions across industry worldwide.

Workplace DE7 5UA.

Established 1969.

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

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

It is expected that the successful applicant will continue their employment after the apprenticeship. We are building a team for the long-term.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Lauren Stapleton

lauren.stapleton@derby-college.ac.uk

01332387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031961.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)