Business Apprentice (Portfolio Support Team)

The Role:  

The Portfolio Support Apprentice/Trainee will play a key role in supporting the sales team by building and nurturing relationships with both existing and prospective customers. The primary objective of this role is to expand business opportunities and enhance brand awareness.

Alongside the responsibilities of the role, the successful candidate will also complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to change careers, develop their skills further, or gain experience in the business world.

Responsibilities:

To focus on new business generation by utilising the primary and secondary lead sources provided. This will involve proactively making phone calls and booking meetings on existing and potential projects To use available databases (such as LinkedIn, Costar, and ABI) to market and reach out to the relevant contacts with regards to SAS's products and services To assist in accurate sales forecasting via logged CRM information. This will involve raising projects, filling in all details and keeping them updated, following up on quotations, booking project meetings and site visits and sending out samples To work with all departments to solve any problems that may arise relating to Shop orders

Training:

The apprentice would attend Business Administration training one day a month at WBTC offices in Newbury and have a 1-1 monthly training and reveiw meeting with their training consultant, alongside daily training with their employer.

Functional Skills Level 2 is offered through remote, live training sessions.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:
SAS International encourages on-going training and development

Employer Description:
SAS International are a world leader in the design and manufacture of metal ceilings, operating in the UK, EU, USA, MENA, and Australia. More than 800 committed and highly motivated employees in 6 countries contribute to SAS Internationals global success. With over 50 years of progressive innovation, design and manufacturing excellence; we have diversified into associated disciplines such as partitioning systems and doors, energy efficient cooling and heating, room comfort solutions and internal architectural metalwork finishes. Offering a diverse and inclusive culture, SAS are committed to offering employees a fulfilling career suited to their skills and ambitions. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply

Working Hours :
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 5:30pm, Friday: 8:30am- 4:30pm on a (1-hour lunch break each day)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Analytical skills