Technical Sales Apprentice

Working within a highly experienced sales team, the Apprentice will learn the commercial and technical skills required to support sales activities and assist in additional business development opportunities.
They will be required to maintain good relationships and have a good understanding of the product portfolio.

Main responsibilities will be:

To ensure timely and accurate processing of quotations and orders Assisting with tender documentation Acting as contact for technical support

Training:

Qualifications included:

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician - Apprenticeship Standard Company Training Plan Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing Support technologies (1 day per week for 2 years at college) Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Technical Support Level 2 Functional Skills- Maths (if required) Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required) End Point Assessment

Training Outcome:
Development in the role could offer world-wide travel opportunities, visiting existing and potential customer sites to identify new sales opportunities and product development.

Employer Description:

XDS Oxford is a leading supplier of high value scientific instrumentation, which provide x-ray tools to help researchers answer a wide range of questions relating to biology, materials, environmental and medical fields. XDS Oxford has over 25 years' experience in the global synchrotron industry, specialising in the design, assembly, test, installation and commissioning of specialist systems used by the scientific community.

Working Hours :
Flexible Hours Scheme - 37 hours per week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Motivated,Time Management,Interest in Engineering