Apprentice Sales Administrator
Parksafe Group
RIPLEY (DE5 3NW)
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 February 2026
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Summary
Join our dynamic team in-house support team in supporting the sales department. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our sales activities. Looking to join a fast paced and dynamic company? We are a forward thinking and innovative company who are looking for like-minded individuals to be part of the team.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00,
30 min lunch.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 February 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
- Carry out follow up calls to sales leads to book demonstrations
- Send sales information via email
- Process sales leads generated by our marketing activities
- Deal with incoming sales calls
- Process orders
- Liaise with our operations team to ensure compliance and speedy placement of orders
- Manage Back-order items and update the relevant Account Manager
- Develop strong relationships both internally and externally
- General administrative duties and support management requests as and when needed
- Cold calling/ prospecting new and existing customers
- Sending Information to sales team via our CRM system
- Organise appointments for Sales team
Where you'll work
EDEN HOUSE
HIGH HOLBORN ROAD
CODNOR GATE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
RIPLEY
DE5 3NW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM 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
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Adaptable
About this employer
Parksafe Group are a family business based in the heart of Nottinghamshire, we supply and manufacture a comprehensive range of reliable, quality assured vehicle safety solutions for the Automotive industry. We have supplied the automotive industry for over 30 years which has established us as a leading automotive product supplier. Quality products and exceptional customer service ensures our Parksafe, Parksafe On Demand, Parksafe Connect & IROAD Dash Cameras are the go to brands of the industry.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Due to significant growth, we are looking for like-minded individuals who can work with us to support a period of growth. Hard work and dedication doesn’t go unnoticed and you will be rewarded with further opportunities. We offer yearly pay salary increases and you will be put into our employee profit share scheme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013602.
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Closes in 9 days (Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:59pm)