Business Administrator Apprentice

This is a broad role within a dynamic technology business, and upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to explore more specific sales, administration or technical roles within the company.

Working within a dynamic, friendly and supportive team environment you will complete duties such as;

Customer Enquiries: Take ownership of incoming customer inquiries, directing them to the appropriate departments or responding directly to customers to meet their needs. Sales Quotations: Prepare accurate sales quotations for customers, following established guidelines and ensuring follow-up to close orders. Sales Order Administration: Input customer sales orders, allocate stock, and liaise with Operations Management and suppliers to ensure timely product availability. Order Fulfilment: Assemble, pack, and ship customer orders efficiently, ensuring
orders are processed accurately. This may involve some technical configuration of equipment before dispatch. Procurement: Ensure products are sourced and ordered efficiently in-line with project deadlines. Help to maintain good and professional relations with key suppliers. Customer Communications: Maintain regular communication with key customers to keep them informed of relevant products and services, as well as gather valuable insights into their needs. Accounts Administration: Daily management of receivables and payables ledgers and bank reconciliations on our accounting software. General Business Administration: Assist with all aspects of business admin including insurances, fleet management and management of shipping contractors.

Training:

Business Administrator Level 3.

Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes.

Training Outcome:

This is a broad role within a dynamic technology business, and upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to explore more specific sales, administration or technical roles within the company.

Employer Description:

Calon Associates Limited is a forward-thinking technology company based in Manor Park, Runcorn. Specialising in the development and distribution of advanced control solutions for lighting and retail applications, we offer cutting-edge products under our own brand as well as distribute and support the innovative building control solutions from Loytec electronics GmbH (Austria).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Strong ambition,Desire to grow within the role,Able to work to deadlines,Professional and clear,Good telephone manner,Self-motivated,Proactive approach to tasks,Literacy skills,Persistent and polite,Able to work independently