Trade Supplier Apprentice

Introduction

Trade Supplier Apprentice is required for a leading electrical wholesaler. The candidate will learn the products, working on the sales counter, sales office and within the warehouse. 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

Medlock Electrical Distributors are the largest independent wholesale group in the UK and a leading member of the ANEW buying consortium.

Recent rapid growth has seen us increase our number of branches from 23 to 44 in the last 6 years and now have branches in the Republic of Ireland (Dublin and Cork), Scotland (Elgin, Stornoway and Inverness) and the Lake District (Kendal).

Medlock's was formed in 1910 and eight years ago celebrated our centenary. Our 108 years in electrical wholesaling give us considerable experience and knowledge that enables us to give our customers a wide choice, great value but above all an unbeatable service.

Our Avenue own brand product range contains fast-moving, competitively priced commodity products in all product areas: cable, cable accessories, cable management, circuit protection, fire and security, heating, water heating, lighting, lamps and tools. In addition, we have recently launched our Avenger own brand range of LED lighting and our Avenue Basics range of budget price accessories. In addition, we hold huge stocks of all major brands across our branch network.

What is an Electrical Wholesaler?

Electrical wholesalers sell the products we all use in our homes, businesses, entertainment venues, and 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
• If over 18 years of age may be required to drive company vans to drop off deliveries to cover holidays/sickness

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

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