Sales Business Administration Apprentice
SIMSON AGGREGATE SOLUTIONS LTD
Worcester (WR6 6QB)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 July 2026
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Summary
Do you have a confident personality, great energy and enjoy speaking with people? Join our client as a Sales Administration Apprentice and gain valuable experience in sales, and administration. This apprenticeship offers full training, support and progression into a Sales Representative role.
- Wage
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£16,640 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 - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 11 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 2 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
- Support the sales team with day-to-day administration tasks
- Process customer orders, pricing and quotations
- Respond to customer enquiries via phone and email
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers
- Maintain accurate records and update internal systems
- Support the team with sales opportunities and business growth
- Learn commercial and sales processes to prepare for progression into a Sales Representative role
- Provide excellent customer service and support throughout the sales journey
Where you'll work
1 Laughern Villa
Martley
Worcester
WR6 6QB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 apprenticeship learning will take place through online lessons with Apprenticeship Connect via Teams
- Lessons will be every other week for the first 8 weeks, then reduce to one session per month. Each session will last 1 hour
- You will have a dedicated coach to support you from start to finish and learn alongside other apprentices and employers across the country
Requirements
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Confidence
Other requirements
A confident and outgoing personality
A genuine people person who enjoys building relationships
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Comfortable speaking with customers over the phone and email
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ambition to progress into a sales role
About this employer
Our Client is a growing company offering an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in business and sales. They are a supportive and ambitious team who value great communication, strong relationships and a positive attitude.
You will work closely with the sales team, gaining exposure to customer relationships, administration processes and commercial operations, while developing the skills needed to progress into a successful sales career.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Fast Tracked to Sales Representative
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043946.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)