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Apprentice Business Developer (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 14 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £7.21 to £7.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2024 |
| Location: | Witney, OX28 4XZ |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 251990 |
Summary
At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities, reflected in our placement at Number 17 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table 2022.
We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.
The Role:
Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service and support the wider sales team in generating and chasing leads
Focus on effective customer account management, aiming to increase the company’s customer base and develop long term collaborative relationships within the building trade
Maintain up to date product and industry knowledge
Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events and sales periods to new and existing customers
Keep in touch with both depots lead banks regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool
Develop long term collaborative relationships with customers
Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls
Process sales for customers using the in store payment systems, quoting correct pricing, delivery date and stock requirements
Training
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
End Point Assessment
Work based training
Functional Skills in English and Mathematics (if necessary).
Qualifications required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) desirable
The desire for Personal and professional development is essential.
Skills required
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Strong Relationship Builder
Prospects
At Howdens, there are great opportunities for the right candidate to progress into one of many key depot roles including sales and management.
Qualification / Standard : ST0072 Customer service practitioner
Duration 17 months