Customer Service/Telesales Apprenticeship
Bedford, Bedfordshire
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This role is an 18 month fixed term contract.
In case you don’t know much about Benchmarx, we were established in 2006 and already have over 180 branches in the UK. We are a rapidly growing, fresh-thinking business that’s a major supplier to the UK’s building and construction market. As part of the Travis Perkins Group, we have been recognised as one of Britain’s Top Employers since 2010, putting our employees and our loyal customer base at the heart of everything we do.
What will you be doing?
We are a trade-focused business, so a large part of your day will involve working directly with the customers and creating a personalised experience. This will include making phone calls to new prospects and current account holders, creating a social media presence for the Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery brand and coming up with marketing campaigns that we can use to attract new customers.
This is a great opportunity to join a business that promotes personal development and supports career progression. You don’t need experience within the industry to excel in this role, all you need is an innovative, forward-thinking mind and the ability to pick up the phone and manage lasting relationships with local tradesmen.
Right from the start of your career with us, you’ll be supported in your development. You’ll join our Certificate in Customer Service, a 12 month Apprenticeship that will give you the tools to be successful in your role. Over the length of your apprenticeship programme, you’ll explore:
Our safety culture within branch
The products we sell and the services we provide
Understanding our customer and market so you can deliver great service
Our Apprenticeships are focused on your development and factor study time into your working week, so you can achieve your qualification without affecting your work-life balance. We provide you with a fantastic support network through; 1:1 coaching, mentoring and technical and skills training to enable you to progress your career with us. Along the way, our experienced team will provide you with plenty of support to ensure you get the best out of your Apprenticeship. And it doesn’t have to end here, as we have a suite of Apprenticeship programmes that can support you to continue to develop your career with us, all the way up to the Boardroom.
What’s in it for you?
At Benchmarx, we have strong family values and believe in getting the right work/life balance, meaning you’ll only work during the week and 4 hours every other Saturday. We make sure that hard work is rewarded and as an inclusive, family environment we want every team member to be recognised for the work they do.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company.
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