Business Administration Apprenticeship
Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year. The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university, as they need to be available immediately. Please consider if the business is a viable commute, as we are unable to consider applications where there is a long commute or if there is a need to relocate.
The Company
Car leasing (B2C and B2B) • Van leasing (B2C and B2B) • Fleet management services • Private family-owned company, that has been established in the car leasing market for many years. The business is currently run by two of the family members – supported by a loyal team of talented individuals
Large open plan office where some areas are quieter (more administrative duties such as compliance), to the sales area, which is busier, louder, team orientated and friendly but focussed. There is a breakout area with a full kitchen. The apprentice will sit within the corporate sales team providing administrative support.
Future Prospects
Subject to the apprentice adhering to company policies and procedures, good timekeeping, work ethic etc,. there is an opportunity to progress into a corporate or non-corporate sales position. There are also opportunities to transfer to other areas within the business which are non-sales. Salaries for sales positions start from a basic of £20,000 per annum + commissions (uncapped) upon reaching set targets. Basic salaries increase to £24,000 if completed 3 months of achieving target continually.
The Role
Role Overview: As a Sales Support person, you'll be the backbone of our corporate sales team, ensuring seamless operations and top-notch client interactions. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Customer Support: Assist clients with their inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to enhance their experience. • Sales Coordination: Collaborate with sales executives to prepare proposals, contracts, and presentations for prospective corporate clients. • Data Management: Maintain and update customer CRM databases, ensuring all information is current and accurate. • Order Processing: Handle the order process from start to finish, ensuring all details and milestones of the transactions are meticulously managed until transferred over to relevant team.
Desired skills
- Local viable commute essential
- 4-9 grades English and maths GCSE's
- Proficient in all Microsoft office packages.
- Will be trained on CRM software, and specific funder software.
- Capable and able to speak to corporate customers by phone providing up to date information.
- Deal with queries both internally and externally.
Personal qualities
- Hardworking
- Well mannered
- Self motivated
- Professional
- Smart appearance
Things to consider
- Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute
- Please have a CV prepared on a word document
- An Apprenticeship and employer requires any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying.
- The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidates suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
- Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.
- PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY
- The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close prior to the dates advertised. How far do you live from the business and please detail how long it will take to travel?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £16,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- To be considered for an Apprenticeship you would need to be out of education, please only apply if you have left education.
- When did you leave education?
- • The following qualifications are required for this Apprenticeship.
Do you hold English and maths GCSE grades 4-9
- • A local commute is essential to be considered for this position.
How far do you live from Slough and how long would it take to travel?
( we are unable to consider applications where there is a need to relocate, of if the journey is not considered viable or affordable, please consider before applying)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/03/2025
Expected start date: 17/03/2025