Sales Handler Apprentice

Excel is an established family business that has grown to become the leading UK supplier of internal and external lining materials to the “Offsite and Modern Methods of Construction” sector. They are now looking to recruit a Sales/Account Handler apprentice to assist their busy office.

What you'll do

The successful applicant will gain a 360-degree experience in manufacturing, sales and accounts administration which will include the following:

• Sage 200 Business software
• Microsoft Office Suite software
• Sales order processing
• Key customer account service administration system
• Customer relationship management
• Market intelligence
• Sales ledger routines
• Purchase order processing
• Key supplier compliance administration systems
• Purchase ledger routines
• Sage stock administration
• Production planning administration- the systems for capacity planning
• Post, scanning, clerical tasks and office administration

This role gives candidates the opportunity to join a closely knit, vibrant office and play a big part in the future success of the company.

Training

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

• Whilst in the workplace, apprentices will also receive any additional training, support and guidance required from their dedicated tutor
• Attending weekly classes to achieve the Standard

Level 3 Business Administration qualification

After the apprenticeship

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 4)

About the employer

Founded in 1997 Excel is an established family business, that has grown to become the leading UK supplier of internal and external lining materials to the “Offsite and Modern Methods of Construction” sector.

This is a very important and vibrant market sector and one which the Government is increasingly looking to for the provision of its huge infrastructure projects, (for example Hospitals, Schools and Prisons). The private sector is also supplied by constructors creating a variety of buildings including hotels, fast food restaurants and office accommodation.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: MCARTHUR DEAN TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year