Sales Administrator Apprentice

MELCOM ELECTRONICS LTD

CHERTSEY (KT16 9AX)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 May 2026

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Summary

Permanent employment and career progression opportunities working in a professional office environment following a successful completion of apprenticeship.

The successful applicant will benefit from a comprehensive training period involving all tasks of sales administration and knowledge/ experience of a successful SME.

Wage

£14,560 a year

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£8.00 rising to £12.21subject to applicant age 

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 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

  • Working with Sales Administrators/Account Managers for preparation of quotations
  • Data entry of Orders
  • Progressing Orders with our Suppliers and advising customers accordingly
  • In general, assisting with day-to-day sales office activities
  • Gain an understanding of the range of our Suppliers products

Where you'll work

QUANTUM HOUSE
59-61 GUILDFORD STREET
CHERTSEY
KT16 9AX

Training

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

Training provider

BROOKLANDS 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

BTEC in:

Any (grade Merit)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Melcom Electronics Limited is a premier SME established over 30 years and specialising in sales and marketing of RF & Microwave and Millimeter wave components, sub-systems and Test & Measurement equipment from selected global manufacturers.  

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Has the potential to move from being a sales administrator into one of the sales people after completing apprenticeship and having good knowledge of the buisness and product

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BROOKLANDS COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022845.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)