Zapkam Limited - South Cheshire College

Level 2 Business and Administration
Apprentice (Sales Support Assistant)
Zapkam Limited
Vacancy details
Vacancy Title
Vacancy Type
Number of vacancies
Expected Apprenticeship Duration
Framework and pathway
Weekly Wage £
Working Week
Closing Date
Interview Start Date
Possible Start Date
Level 2 Business and Administration Apprentice (Sales Support
Assistant)
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
1
18 months
Business and Administration ; Pathway 1
£138.46
40 Hours (Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm)
01/03/15
09/03/15
16/03/15
Employer Details
Employer Name
Address Line 1
Town/City
County
Postcode
Email
Website
Telephone Number
Number of Employees
Main contact name
Employer Description
Zapkam (Crewe) Limited
Unit H2B Bath Road Trading Estate
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 3QF
[email protected]
www.zapkam.com
01453 755400
3
William Pedrick
The employer will be opening a new office in the Crewe area in
February 2015. Sports wear and equipment manufacturer and
retailer.
Vacancy description and requirements
Vacancy Short Description
The apprentice will learn how to sell to, manage and generate
customer accounts with sports clubs and organisations.
The apprenticeship will involve a considerable element of
graphic design, web based content management and customer
communication (face-to-face and over the telephone).
Vacancy Full Description
The role will include a wide variety of tasks, including but not
limited to:
 Order taking
 Graphic design
 Order packing
 Updating the company website
 Processing orders
 Customer service
 Dealing with telephone enquiries
 General administrative duties
Training To Be Provided
The candidate will follow an intermediate apprenticeship
training programme where they will study a Business and
Administration level 2 NVQ. If the candidate does not already
hold relevant qualifications in Maths, English and ICT they may
also be required to complete Functional skills qualifications in
Maths, English and ICT at level 1. This training will be
structured and delivered by South Cheshire College in Crewe.
Skills Required
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Graphic design – Photoshop
Strong computer skills
Experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel
Passion for sport
Good telephone/communication skills
Personal Qualities
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Honest
Reliable
Hard-working
Positive, can-do approach
Qualifications
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GCSE Maths – B or above (or equivalent)
GCSE English – B or above (or equivalent)
GCSE ICT – B or above (or equivalent)
Future Prospects
Progression to a full-time role, with prospects of managing the
Crewe branch.
Reality Check
A lot of time will be spent on the computer and telephone skills
are essential. Please note the employer will be opening a new
office in the Crewe area in February 2015 and this will be
where this position will be based.
Other Important Information
From the 1st October 2014 a National Minimum Wage (NMW)
for Apprentices is in force for young people aged 16-18 and
those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship.
The rate is a minimum of £2.73 per hour. This NMW applies to
time working plus time spent training as this is also part of the
Apprenticeship. Anyone not covered by the age category above
will be entitled to the NMW appropriate to their age.
2 x Questions
1. What do you think you could bring to the role? Why would
you employ you?
2. When have you showed initiative in a previous role?
Application process
How To Apply
Please apply via the National Apprenticeship Service Website
by clicking the following link and registering online:
http://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk/
or email your CV to the Work Related Training team
[email protected] stating which vacancy you are applying for.
Work Related Training department Tel: 01270 654638.