Sales and Marketing Apprentice

Responsibilities Include: 

Answering email inquiries and incoming calls with a professional manner ready to transfer to a member of the sales team, eventually taking on these calls yourself Keeping customers updated and building relationships with them via email and phone Attending visits to customers with a presentable, approachable and professional manner Learning about the industry and its produce, specialising in certain areas Working as a team to help reach the end goals Supporting the marketing and sales campaigns Assisting with the finance department, understanding costs, quotations, etc General administration

Training:
Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Once a month online workshops Trainer visits to the workplace

Training Outcome:
Can lead to a permanent role

 

Employer Description:
Founded in 1987 VEG-UK was started by Bill Pitts. Utilising relationships he had with local growers, VEG-UK was he had a vision to provide the highest quality fresh produce at a fair price – a vision we still hold strong today. Over time our network of growers has spread across the UK and Europe to provide full availability to our customers all year round. Bill built strong relationships with growers and customers alike, the majority of whom we still deal with today. Bill retired in 2018, his son Julian took over the business. Working with a close knit team and building on the philosophy created by his father, the company has gone from strength to strength. We now have customers and growers all over Europe and by working closely with them all, we aim to keep growing together.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7am - 3pm. Some Saturday morning work may be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Good sense of humour,Confidence