Apprentice - Business Administration and support

Apprentice – Business Administration and support

Pay: £10 ph

Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Permanent: Full Time

Profile

Our client, based on the outskirts of Leeds, is a market leader in the Hospitality Industry.  They manufacture and fit out hotels with bespoke furniture & soft furnishings for clients such as Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.

The company operates within a dynamic and fast paced environment and therefore they are looking for a friendly, approachable individual who has a strong desire and passion to work in an administrative function.

You will be trained and supported with learning the following:

• Understanding and interpreting client’s drawings and tender documents
• Work closely with the sales team to obtain information and understand requirements for quotes
• Using Excel to provide detailed and accurate quotations for clients
• Liaising with new and existing suppliers to source products and obtain accurate information regarding pricing and lead times.
• Organising and prioritising daily workloads
• Negotiating prices with suppliers
• Assisting the estimator with costing of bespoke furniture
• Scheduling of furniture for projects
• Updating internal systems and maintaining an organised and efficient working area for the team
• Answering the phone and when needed greeting visitors
• Provide support to the Project Managers
• Scheduling of furniture for projects

Skills & qualifications:

• A high energy, motivated and dependable individual with excellent communication skills
• Able to perform calmly under pressure and maintain attention to detai
• Excellent telephone manner with a good aptitude to build relationships
• Computer literate – Must be competent in the use of Excel.
• Able to show initiative and manage own workload
• Efficient and pro-active
• Adaptable

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