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Waterlooville
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Business Apprenticeship
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£18,000 depending on experience / Mon - Fri 0800 - 1700 / 40 hours
Vacancy Type
Permanent

About The Role

Looking to kick-start your career in sales and administration? Our Apprentice Internal Sales Administrator role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced business environment, where you'll develop essential skills in customer service, sales support, and business operations. 

PETA are proud to be recruiting for the Apprentice Internal Sales Administrator position at Tricel Portsmouth Limited, the apprentice will work alongside the sales team and assist in building and maintaining an active customer base with a quick turnaround of quotations and support. 
 
Training to be provided:  

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach. 
 
About the role: 
 
The Apprentice Internal Sales Administrator will be responsible for the following duties: 
  • Learn the company procedures and processes alongside experienced staff 
  • Maintain the highest levels of customer service 
  • Gain knowledge, skills and experience throughout their apprenticeship 
  • Learn about the industry and best practices 
  • Liaise with members of the Sales Team to gain customer and product knowledge 
  • Liaise with members of other internal teams (Service, Order Processing, Accounts, Stores) to ensure a smooth process for the customer from enquiring to paying the invoice
  • Use your own initiative to make profits, selling stock products where applicable
  • To work within the pricing and discount policy of the Company and within any discount or margin guidance laid down by the Managing Director and supplier
  • Provide regular feedback to the Sales Team Leader
  • Updating company databases as required
  • Delivering upon customer requests in a timely manner. Answering incoming phones & taking accurate details
What are the career prospects at Tricel Portsmouth Ltd?  

There is the potential for a full-time permanent position to be offered to the suitable and successful candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.  Many employees have joined via this method in the past.  
 
Essential Skills: 

It is essential that the Apprentice Internal Sales Administrator has the following skills and personal qualities: 
  • Personal drive and highly self-motivated 
  • Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills 
  • Excellent telephone manner 
  • Ability to communicate well at all levels 
  • IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Good numeracy skills and understanding of profit / margins
  • Good problem-solving approach to customers as well as excellent negotiation skills
  • Technical aptitude is an advantage, but training will be provided 
  • GCSEs in maths and English with at least a grade C / 4 are required

About Us

Tricel is a global provider of high-performance, innovation-based solutions for the Water, Environmental, Construction and Distribution industries. Our manufacturing capabilities include a range of composite materials which are produced in-house using our experienced engineering team. The company ethos of “Generations of Innovation” is built around three interlinking themes: Innovation, Quality and Heritage. Over 50 years of highly successful business operations have imbued us with a very specialised and much sought after technical expertise. 
 
Company Benefits: 
 
  • Free parking  
  • Corporate training events  
  • Company events 
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to work with a progressive industry ; apply for the Apprentice Internal Sales Administrator role today! 

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