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Customer Service/Sales Apprentice
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Vacancy Description
Working in a busy office environment the successful candidate will be working within the Sales Team. The duties and responsibilities involved in this role include:
• Entering and maintaining customer data on the CRM database.
• Making outbound sales calls, in accordance with set targets.
• Responding to incoming calls and enquiries by telephone and e-mail in a helpful, timely and professional manner.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers.
• Sending out mailshots via e-mail.
• Entering and maintaining customer data on the CRM database.
• Making outbound sales calls, in accordance with set targets.
• Responding to incoming calls and enquiries by telephone and e-mail in a helpful, timely and professional manner.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers.
• Sending out mailshots via e-mail.
Working Week39 hrs
Weekly Wage£ 120.00
Number of Vacancies2
Vacancy Reference NumberVAC000471692
Key Dates
Closing Date For Applications21/08/2014
Interview Begin From28/08/2014
Possible Start Date01/09/2014
Training
Training to be Provided
Full Intermediate Apprenticeship framework in Customer Service, including relevant vocational qualification (NVQ/QCF), technical certificate/diploma and Functional Skills
Learning ProviderDoncaster College
Learning Provider DescriptionDoncaster College is the largest provider of further education in South Yorkshire. It is also one of the largest providers of higher education in the region. Our Apprenticeship service offers several different sector-specific work based learning qualifications. Through a winning combination of work based training and one-to-one guidance from our team of highly skilled Assessors, you will be fully supported throughout completion of your qualification, whilst benefiting from real life work experience. Whilst on an Apprenticeship you will be paid a minimum allowance of £2.68 per hour. Our Mission Statement: “Meeting learner needs and aspiring to excellence.” During the last academic year, more than 22,000 people enrolled on more than 1,100 part, full-time and Apprenticeship courses. Across its two main campuses, the College employs around 1,200 staff and accommodates students aged 16+.
Contact DetailsAcademy of Workforce Development [email protected] 01302 553913
Vacancy TypeIntermediate Level Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship FrameworkCustomer Service (CFA)
This Learning Provider has achieved a sector success rate of 81% for this type of apprenticeship training.
Expected Duration12 months
Skills Required
We are seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate the following skills:
• You must be confident and self-motivated and have the ability to work independently without the need for close supervision.
• You need to be organised and have attention to detail at all times.
• Communication skills are vital for this role; successful applicants will be polite, friendly and well-spoken with a clear and professional telephone manner and must be confident to build successful working relationships with customers.
• You must have a methodical approach to tasks and be able to work in a close team environment.
• You must be confident and self-motivated and have the ability to work independently without the need for close supervision.
• You need to be organised and have attention to detail at all times.
• Communication skills are vital for this role; successful applicants will be polite, friendly and well-spoken with a clear and professional telephone manner and must be confident to build successful working relationships with customers.
• You must have a methodical approach to tasks and be able to work in a close team environment.
Qualifications Required
Min grades C or equivalent in Maths and English
Personal Qualities
You must be self-driven and have an enthusiastic approach to your work with a desire to succeed in sales.
A helpful and friendly approach is essential.
A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ and work within a team.
You must be able to work independently as well as being part of a team.
A helpful and friendly approach is essential.
A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ and work within a team.
You must be able to work independently as well as being part of a team.
Important Other Information
* Please note the weekly salary is £120 plus a comission scheme*
Due to the high number of applications received we cannot respond to all unsuccessful candidates personally. Any candidate who is not successful will be marked down on the Apprenticeship Vacancies (Av) system as such. To monitor your applications you need to log in to the Av system and check your ‘Manage applications ladder’.From the 1st October 2013 a National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is in force for young people aged 16-18 and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. The rate is a minimum of £2.68 per hour.
This NMW applies to time working plus time spent training as this is also part of the Apprenticeship. Anyone not covered by the age category above will be entitled to the NMW appropriate to their age.
Due to the high number of applications received we cannot respond to all unsuccessful candidates personally. Any candidate who is not successful will be marked down on the Apprenticeship Vacancies (Av) system as such. To monitor your applications you need to log in to the Av system and check your ‘Manage applications ladder’.From the 1st October 2013 a National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is in force for young people aged 16-18 and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. The rate is a minimum of £2.68 per hour.
This NMW applies to time working plus time spent training as this is also part of the Apprenticeship. Anyone not covered by the age category above will be entitled to the NMW appropriate to their age.
Future Prospects
Possibility of securing a permanent job within the company on completion of the Apprenticeship scheme
Reality Check
All applicants should consider the location of the job and look into whether it is within suitable travelling distance to them.Training on the Apprenticeships Programme for 16 to 18 year olds is a priority and fully-funded by Government. Training for Apprenticeships for those over this age is part funded, with employers expected to make a part or full contribution.
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