Apprentice Business Administrator

Initially, the apprentice will accompany experienced team members and receive close support. As their knowledge and confidence develop, they will begin managing their own enquiries and projects.

Duties will include:

Attend customers' homes with experienced team members to discuss their ideas, requirements and budget. Take initial dimensions, photographs and relevant site information. Develop attractive and practical conservatory, extension and living-space designs. Produce accurate CAD drawings, specifications and detailed quotations. Present designs clearly, explain available products and revise proposals following customer feedback. Follow up enquiries and help customers make informed purchasing decisions without cold calling or hard selling. Work with the surveying, order-processing and installation teams to convert accepted quotations into orders. Build knowledge of products, construction, planning considerations, Building Regulations, materials and performance.

Training:
The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Apprentice Business Administrator Level 3. A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course. This is a predominantly work-based programme with College attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours.

Training Outcome:
On successful completion, there is a clear route into a permanent full-time Technical Sales Designer position, with further opportunities to develop within James Oliver Conservatories Ltd.

Employer Description:

We are a retail and construction business. We sell furniture and homewares, design and build conservatories and single storey extensions, and fit replacement windows and doors

Working Hours :
37.5 hours across five days, 08:30-17:00, Monday to Saturday. Saturday cover is worked on a rota, with a weekday off when a Saturday is worked.

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,Patience