Business Administration Apprentice

Business Administration Apprentice (Sales Support)

Salary: 14722.50 per annum (with review after 3-month probation)

Location: Marlow SL7 1EY

Swarm Recruitment is supporting Trailing Edge Technologies with their search for a Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice with a strong focus on sales support. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in the electronics industry working within a professional and dynamic sales environment. You will be instrumental in developing a new sales hub and learning valuable skills from experienced industry leaders.

About Trailing Edge Technologies

Trailing Edge Technologies is a specialist electronics company that helps businesses find solutions when electronic parts become hard to get or go out of production. They work closely with partners like Flip Electronics to keep supply chains running smoothly and reduce risks for customers across Europe the Middle East and Africa. Its a small friendly team who value collaboration and honesty. The company has an exciting professional culture where everyone is supported success is shared and new ideas are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Source research and qualify sales leads from a variety of channels
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships converting enquiries into revenue
• Coordinate closely with field-based sales teams to ensure smooth communication and resolve customer challenges
• Provide regular sales reports including customer contact activity enquiries orders and revenue achieved
• Manage the handover of new customers to field personnel once targets are met with potential to retain and grow long-term client accounts
• Support business growth through customer visits trade shows and industry events as the role develops

Benefits

• 20 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Opportunity for a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
• Clear pathways for career progression including potential to run a sales hub or move into field sales
• Direct mentorship from the CEO a highly experienced and successful salesperson
• Participation in company events such as trade shows and social gatherings
• Inclusive company culture that values and invests in its employees
• Salary review after three months with potential for increases based on individual performance and business success
• On-site parking available

Working Week

Core working hours will be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM including one hour for paid lunch.

Start Date: November

Desired Qualities

• Possesses strong drive energy and a genuine desire to succeed in a sales-focused role
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• A minimum of Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and Maths is desired
• Ideally lives local to Marlow or within a 45-minute radius
• Punctual and reliable
• Hard-working and an outgoing individual who seeks a varied and engaging role

Training Information

Training will be with Swarm Training a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Business Administration qualification. This apprenticeship will take 12-18 months to complete with assessments. The apprentice is required to complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours working towards achieving the qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month where the apprentice will be allocated tasks to be completed during working hours.

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