Business Administration Apprenticeship - Walsall, United Kingdom - Walsh Funerals & Memorials

Walsh Funerals & Memorials
Walsh Funerals & Memorials
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Walsall, United Kingdom

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We are looking to employ and mould an ambitious goal-driven Sales Account Representative Account, through a Business Administration Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be perfect for someone who has just left school, college or sixth form as it is a 3 year course with the option to advance into a Business Development Manager Apprenticeship if desired.

The apprenticeship and company mentor will educate, develop and excel the chosen apprentices character. With full training given, the chosen apprentice will be able to drive company sales by building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients. You will be based at our head office in Bloxwich.

The Account Representative's responsibilities will include:
selling memorial products and services to existing wholesale clients, and relaying client feedback to management. You will develop techniques to help answer clients' questions and address their concerns. Full training and mentoring will be given by one of the UK's most ambitious and sucessful managers and team.


To be successful as an Account Representative through the Business Administration Apprentriceship, you should demonstrate innovative ways to ensure excellent customer service.

Ultimately, an exceptional Account Representative should be able to develop creative and resourceful methods of sourcing new clients.


You will be working with an in-house CRM system, so general computer knowledge is essential, however all in-house systems will have full training.

Memorial knowledge is not essential, as all training will be provided but a friendly, confident and positive attitude is a must.


N.B. We are an ambitious company who are striving to become a market leader. We therefore require an applicant who posses a pro-active mind, and a desire to achieve. For example, using your initiative, devising your own ideas and successfully implementing them. In turn, such a driven applicant will note there is room for further progression and bonuses, once ability is proven. This is a great opportunity for a hard-working individual. After completing the 3 year Business Administration Apprenticeship, the person can progress into a Business Development Manager role within our company and have the chance to take control of this aspect of the business.

Responsibilities are as follows:


  • Working directly with the managing director to bounce ideas off and be mentored to develop sales techniques, innovative ideas and entrepreneurship attributes to prosper with.
  • Preparing and submitting quotes, orders, contracts and various other documents to clients.
  • Resolving client complaints in a professional manner, and reporting them to management as required.
  • Developing and maintaining solid client relationships by regularly following up on clients.

Requirements:

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5+ GCSE's including English & Maths:

  • Confidence and desire to be successful in sales or customer service.
  • HUGE desires to have a successful career.
  • The ability to multitask.
  • The ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Excellent telephone manner.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Apprenticeship. Salary can increase with overtime (in work or at home), Saturdays available. Targets & Performances will be rewarded with lucrative bonuses.


Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift (37.5 hours a week with option of Overtime & Saturdays).
Application deadline: 31/12/2023


Start Date:
When the right applicant is found.

Apprentice


Benefits:


  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bloxwich / Walsall: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • GCSE in Business Studies preferred but Maths & English GCSE's have to have been gained.

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship


Salary:
£4.81 per hour


Benefits:


  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Education:


  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 30/09/2023


Reference ID:

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP
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