Sales Administrator Apprentice

DB PLASTICS LIMITED

BILSTON (WV14 7LH)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 August 2025

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Summary

DB Plastics is a masterbatch manufacturer that has been in operation for 50 years. They specialise in custom colour masterbatch, performance additives and compounds. They are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales Administration Apprentice to join their team where you will be a valued member of their workforce.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Working week- Monday-Friday 9.00am-4.30pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Duration

1 year

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

  • Complete all administrative tasks/ reception duties as required
  • Answering incoming telephone calls
  • Assist the Sales Office Maanager with entering new customer orders via Sage 2000, creating route cards, finished goods labels
  • Producing documents
  • Assisting in raising delivery documentation/ Organising transport of finished goods
  • Completion of stock checks/ Write off stocks etc for correct stock control
  • Data entry, maintaining the approved supplier data base
  • Produce and send monthly customer account statements
  • Update Price Book spreadsheet as required
  • Responsible for chasing debtors for outstanding payments and allocating payments recieved on Sage 200 sales ledger
  • Run credit checks as required

Where you'll work

DOUBAK WORKS
BARTON INDUSTRIAL PARK
MOUNT PLEASANT
BILSTON
WV14 7LH

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT LTD

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

  • Inhouse training/ coach visits
  • No day release at college location

More training information

Personal coach will be allocated for all support in Apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Organised with good level of IT skills

About this employer

DB Plastics is a trusted masterbatch manufacturer with 50 years of innovation. They are experts in colour, additive & filter masterbatch solutions.

After this apprenticeship

Can progress to Team Leader.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Carolyn Marson

carolynwilson2806@gmail.com

07534486764

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335689.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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