Employer description:
IPM Group is an award-winning, multi-service security and facilities management organisation combining knowledge and expertise from a range of sectors, including CCTV, Security Services, Stadium & Event Management, Access Control, Commercial Cleaning, Facilities Management, Fire Protection, IT & Telecoms and more.
Overview:
We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively.
A Sales Support Administrator ensures that the sales team can focus on their core activities by handling the essential administrative and support functions, while also contributing to telesales and account management, and preparing for a long-term career in business development.
The apprentice also plays a crucial role in assisting the sales team to ensure smooth operations and effective customer service, with the potential to progress into a Business Development Manager (BDM) role.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Administrative Support: Prepare sales reports, presentations, and documentation as required by the sales team.
- Sales Support: Ensure that all proposals and quotations are accurate, competitive, and aligned with customer requirements.
- Sales Coordination: Assist in coordinating sales activities, including scheduling meetings and preparing agendas.
- CRM Management: Maintain and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensure all sales-related documentation complies with company policies and regulations.
- Communication: Act as a liaison between the sales team and other departments, ensuring effective communication.
- Telesales and Account Management: Support telesales activities by managing customer calls and follow-ups.
Data Analysis:
- Analyse sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Provide insights and recommendations to the sales team based on data analysis.
What we are looking for:
Desired skills:
- Able to work well in a team / Strong team work skills
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Problem solving
Entry requirements:
- 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
- Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website.
Working week: 9am - 5pm, Monday-Friday / 40 hours a week.
Benefits: [you will get:]
- Heavily discounted rates across all our venues
- Laptop
- Progression opportunities
- To potentially use commercial hospitality at the Sheffield Arena, Leeds United, Rotherham United, Sheffield United)
Career Progression:
This role offers a pathway to develop skills and experience for future progression into a Business Development Manager (BDM) position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Important information:
Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.
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