Business Administration Apprentice - Sales & Purchasing

About this opportunity

Interested in Buying, Sales Account Management, Customer Service and Warehouse and Logistics? Electric Systems Ltd have an amazing Business Admin Apprenticeship Opportunity to work with professionals in our vibrant office in Central Manchester.

Our aim is to provide you with a full overview of the business. We therefore want to ensure you gain experience of our 4 core areas which are Buying, Sales Account Management, Customer Service and Warehouse and Logistics so you will spend 4 months of your apprenticeship in each area. You will work with our professional sales support team in the Sales & Purchasing Division whilst working across the core areas for an exciting apprenticeship experience.

Some of your duties will include:

• Order processing and administration, including account opening forms, order entry and progressing, and assisting with stock management and stock control.
• Shipping – Import and Export Tracking & Management.
• Liaising with Customers and Suppliers daily.
• Supporting Warehouse with Booking In & Out issues.
• Sales support for Account Managers.
• Basic quote writing/administration and conversion of orders
• Price list administration & conversion.
• Updating system/product information and new contacts.
• Answering incoming calls, dealing with pricing enquiries, and transferring calls
• Progressing enquiries from customers to progress to a quote
• Chase quotes to confirm details, obtaining the orders from customers

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• Maths and English GCSE 4/C and above

Personal Qualities

• Agility
• Team focused
• Dynamic

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (telephone and email)
• Strong PC skills in all Microsoft packages
• Strong organisational skills
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail
• Customer Service experience

Desirable
• Knowledge of Sage system
• Experience using an online business platform