Sales Administrator Apprentice

You'll provide administrative support to our Sales team in an exciting, fast-paced, Out of Home (OOH) media environment. Helping things run smoothly, ensuring our clients and teams receive an excellent level of service. A varied role, from supporting daily Sales activity, preparing reports to managing invitations and co-ordinating events.

What you'll do

Working as part of Ocean's Regional Sales Team, you will provide administrative support to them. You will be trusted to make a meaningful contribution, encouraged to share ideas and supported as you learn. We want you to feel part of the team from day one, with the opportunity to develop your skills and take on new challenges. You will be:

• Assisting with the preparation, organisation and maintenance of sales documents and records.
• Helping to ensure sales information, client details and internal systems are accurate and up to date.
• Supporting the team with general administrative tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the department. Helping ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Liaising with colleagues across the business to help co-ordinate activities and share information.

Reporting and Data Management

• Running regular sales reports and helping to collate and organise data.
• Assisting with the preparation of presentations, spreadsheets and other sales materials.
• Checking information for accuracy and highlighting any discrepancies.

Meetings and Events

• Supporting the organisation and co-ordination of sales events, meetings and client hospitality.
• Managing event invitations, maintaining guest lists and tracking responses.
• Helping with event arrangements, including bookings, schedules and attendee communications.
• Assisting with the preparation of materials and ensuring everything is organised ahead of meetings and events.

Communication and Relationship Building

• Communicating professionally with colleagues, clients and external parties.
• Building positive working relationships across the business.
• Learning about the sales process and how the team develops and maintains client relationships.

Learning and Development

• Completing your Level 3 Business Associate Apprenticeship alongside your daily responsibilities.
• Applying the knowledge and skills gained through your apprenticeship to your role.
• Gradually taking on additional responsibilities as your confidence, knowledge and experience grow.

Training

The training will require some attendance online and some in person workshops, in line with the course outline and schedule.

After the apprenticeship

The expected career progression once qualified could take a number of forms. You could continue in the Sales Administrator route, or explore a move to an Account Executive role, or you may find a passion for a career in another part of our business.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days
• £100 Wellbeing Allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test
• Half day off on your birthday
• Adhoc concert/event tickets
• Employee of the month
• Annual Values Awards
• Apple MacBook
• iPhone

About the employer

Ocean Outdoor are the market leading Digital Out Of Home (DOOH) company in Northern Europe. We create high impact digital canvases for inspirational advertising, leveraging the latest technology to enhance engagement and audience reach.

Ocean connects brands with audiences through advertising spaces in locations UK wide such as Piccadilly Lights, BFI IMAX, Printworks, Spinningfields, The Arndale, roadside environments and other public spaces.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: BMS PROGRESS LLP
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.30pm. Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
• Start date: 23 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £25,878 a year