Export and Trading Apprentice
Division: Sales & Distribution
Location: Banbury
As an Export and Trading Advisor at DCS Group, you will gain valuable experience in logistics, export operations, and customer service. This role will support the Export Team in coordinating international sales and shipments, assisting with documentation, and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. It’s a fantastic starting point for a career in international trade!
Key Responsibilities:
- Export Documentation & Compliance: Assist in preparing export documents and ensuring compliance with trade regulations.
- Order Processing: Help coordinate orders, liaising with freight forwarders for timely shipments.
- Customer Service: Respond to customer inquiries and provide updates on order statuses.
- Stock Management: Monitor stock levels and assist with export market inventory.
- Market Research: Conduct research on international markets and competitors.
- Sales & Marketing Support: Prepare sales materials and assist with international marketing efforts.
- Continuous Learning: Participate in training on export operations, customer service, and software tools.
Qualifications and Experience Needed:
- Essential: GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Skills: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, good communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Competencies: Interest in international trade and a willingness to learn
Core Benefits of Working for DCS Group:
As a family-owned business, we value the well-being and happiness of our staff and are proud to offer:
- Life Cover
- Pension
- Medical Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Well-being Initiatives
- Social Events
About DCS Group
DCS Group is the UK’s leading Distributor, Manufacturer, and Exporter of Health, Beauty, and Household products, working with major brands like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Kenvue, and more. We operate from our 26-acre Head Office in Banbury and our state-of-the-art Health and Beauty manufacturing facility in Redditch. With 30 years of growth driven by family-owned values and a dynamic work culture, DCS Group is proud to offer exciting career progression opportunities for those eager to grow with us.
If you’re ready to be part of our expanding company and embrace new career opportunities, we would love to hear from you!