Parts Commercial Apprentice

You'll work as part of the DAF family and the wider PACCAR group that employs over 25,000 people worldwide. 

The role sits within the PACCAR Parts department responsible for the sales and marketing of truck parts to Fleet and Retail customers through a network of around 130 dealers across the UK. It will provide you with hands on experience of Business Intelligence and Reporting, Pricing and Marketing, as well as exposure to Product Management and Sales.

Duties will include:

Support Product Managers with range expansion of TRP parts. Support administration requirements of Product Management and Pricing teams. Support dealer network and other DAF departments with marketing and pricing enquiries. Work closely with Parts Marketing Executive and external marketing agencies to develop new methods for marketing our products to dealers and end users. Identify and recommend opportunities for efficiency improvements to product management and pricing processes. Liaise with other departments to help resolve dealer or customer enquiries.

Training:

Duration:

36 months practical training period, plus 3-6 months for End Point Assessment.

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer. Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 3 years). Off-the-job training will account for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work.

Qualifications included:

BA (Hons) Business Management Practice. Level 6 Chartered Manager (Degree) Apprenticeship.

End Point Assessment:

Portfolio based interview. Project presentation.

Training Outcome:

We are looking for an ambitious employee who wants to grow and expand the role beyond the end of the apprenticeship period. For the right candidate, we may consider supporting their next step in their learning qualification, potentially through a CMA or similar. The role has previously been done by graduates and interns, many of whom have since gone on to management positions within DAF and PACCAR. 

Employer Description:
DAF is the UK’s leading heavy vehicle manufacturing company, with its Sales and Marketing head office in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. Manufacturing and selling vehicles from 7.5 to 44 tonnes, we have been the market leader for the past 30 years, setting the industry standard for performance, productivity, and customer service. DAF's commitment to operators is backed by our network - 133 dealers covering the country, providing a consistently high standard of advice, service, and expertise to fully support operators in providing the right vehicle and services to maximise their business opportunities.

Working Hours :
8.45am - 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday. 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative