Sales Administrator Apprentice
OCEAN OUTDOOR UK LIMITED
Manchester (M1 4ET)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 October 2026
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Summary
You'll provide administrative support to our Sales team in an exciting, fast-paced, Out of Home (OOH) media environment. Helping things run smoothly, ensuring our clients and teams receive an excellent level of service. A varied role, from supporting daily Sales activity, preparing reports to managing invitations and co-ordinating events.
- Wage
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£25,878 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.30pm. Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
Working as part of Ocean’s Regional Sales Team, you will provide administrative support to them. You will be trusted to make a meaningful contribution, encouraged to share ideas and supported as you learn. We want you to feel part of the team from day one, with the opportunity to develop your skills and take on new challenges. You will be:
- Assisting with the preparation, organisation and maintenance of sales documents and records.
- Helping to ensure sales information, client details and internal systems are accurate and up to date.
- Supporting the team with general administrative tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the department. Helping ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
- Liaising with colleagues across the business to help co-ordinate activities and share information.
Reporting and Data Management
- Running regular sales reports and helping to collate and organise data.
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations, spreadsheets and other sales materials.
- Checking information for accuracy and highlighting any discrepancies.
Meetings and Events
- Supporting the organisation and co-ordination of sales events, meetings and client hospitality.
- Managing event invitations, maintaining guest lists and tracking responses.
- Helping with event arrangements, including bookings, schedules and attendee communications.
- Assisting with the preparation of materials and ensuring everything is organised ahead of meetings and events.
Communication and Relationship Building
- Communicating professionally with colleagues, clients and external parties.
- Building positive working relationships across the business.
- Learning about the sales process and how the team develops and maintains client relationships.
Learning and Development
- Completing your Level 3 Business Associate Apprenticeship alongside your daily responsibilities.
- Applying the knowledge and skills gained through your apprenticeship to your role.
- Gradually taking on additional responsibilities as your confidence, knowledge and experience grow.
Where you'll work
Neo
9 Charlotte Street
Manchester
M1 4ET
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BMS PROGRESS LLP
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 training will require some attendance online and some in person workshops, in line with the course outline and schedule.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Ocean Outdoor are the market leading Digital Out Of Home (DOOH) company in Northern Europe. We create high impact digital canvases for inspirational advertising, leveraging the latest technology to enhance engagement and audience reach.
Ocean connects brands with audiences through advertising spaces in locations UK wide such as Piccadilly Lights, BFI IMAX, Printworks, Spinningfields, The Arndale, roadside environments and other public spaces.
https://oceanoutdoor.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase up to 5 extra days
- £100 Wellbeing Allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye test
- Half day off on your birthday
- Adhoc concert/event tickets
- Employee of the month
- Annual Values Awards
- Apple MacBook
- iPhone
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The expected career progression once qualified could take a number of forms. You could continue in the Sales Administrator route, or explore a move to an Account Executive role, or you may find a passion for a career in another part of our business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BMS PROGRESS LLP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058986.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)