Trade Supplier apprentice

Introduction

A trade supplier apprentice is required for a leading electrical wholesaler. The candidate will start in the warehouse and learn all the products of warehouse management and then move on to the sales counter and sales office. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.

About the Employer

EDA Learning and Development will employ you on behalf of the branch, 

What You'll Do

City Electrical Factors carry comprehensive electrical stock and run by friendly, experienced and highly motivated staff. We value each customer regardless of size and are committed to provide a comprehensive, unrivalled service and attention to quality. 

A major strength is our commitment to satisfy the demands of our customers with innovative, high quality and cost effective 'branded' products sourced from the world's leading manufacturers.

Our business constantly adapts to meet the needs of an ever-changing market and our very strong relationships with our suppliers ensure that information regarding new products and trends is quickly communicated.

What is an Electrical Wholesaler?

Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, cafes that give us access to electricity, from lighting our homes through to floodlighting a football match, from recharging a mobile phone to recharging an electric vehicle. The products you will be working with are used in domestic, industrial, and commercial settings, and are installed by contractors and electricians.

After full training, responsibilities will include:

• Managing stock in and out (to external clients)
• Picking and packing
• Store transfers and stock control
• Completing the paperwork within the office
• Raising quotations
• Trade counter
• Sales calls
• Processing orders
• Administration
• Answering the telephone
• Some heavy lifting will be involved with loading and unloading the vans

Training Outcome

Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:

• Sales Team Member
• Counter Sales
• Warehouse Supervisor
• Sales Rep

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Timekeeping
• Enthusiasm
• Keen to work and study

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4-9
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4-9

Course Information

Course: Trade supplier (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD