Employer description: 

Prontaprint is the UK’s leading business-to-business solution provider for print and a whole host of other business requirements, supported through our network of Business Centres in the UK and Ireland. We are experts in printing and design in Walsall and Sutton Coldfield. We can offer Leaflets, Flyers, Posters, PVC Banners, Canvas, Business Cards and Business Stationery, Letterheads, Compliment Slips, Invitations, Greeting Cards, and Order of Services.

Overview:

Our Walsall team offer a wide range of affordable printing, design and finishing solutions. We pride ourselves on our fast service, without hindering our quality and environmentally friendly practice.

We have been providing top quality business-to-business print services and solutions for over forty years and have a wealth of experience.

We are now seeking a Social Media/Graphic Design & Production Assistant to join the team and help grow our business further.

Daily tasks: 

• Design To Client Brief
• Production using Digital Xerox Machines &Production Using Roland Large Format Printer
• Production using OKI & Sublimation Printers & Help with  Maintenance & Calibration of all digital machines
• Provide and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing customers through various channels (e.g. – face to face, telephone, email, social media).
• Arrange and attend meetings with prospective and existing customers in order to raise awareness and sell our printing solutions
• Managing social media channels, company websites, SEO & Online Presence
• General office administration (Invoicing & Estimating Quotes) & Proactively build customer database
• Assist in helping to finish projects and deliver to client & Making sure we are getting competitive pricing from all suppliers

What we are looking for: 

• Design Qualification or in-depth knowledge of Adobe Software e.g Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign.
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to manage customer expectations and adapt to customer requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective listening skills
• Negotiation skills
• Proven record of driving engagement on social channels 
• Reliable and organised whilst having a keen interest in tech, alongside a real desire to learn and progress. 

Entry requirements: 

• 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject 
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) 
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject 

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. 

Working week:

• 40 hours per week.

Salary: 

• £13,500 per annum.

Benefits: 

• Generous parental leave 
• Optional private Healthcare 
• Social events 
• Pension scheme 

Future progression: 

• Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunity for future progression within the company in a more advanced IT role or through a higher-level apprenticeship. 

Important information: 

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