Sales Administration Trainee

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

 

Volvo Group has been in Australia since 1972 and has a strong track record of helping our customers succeed in their respective industries. Sitting under the Volvo Group Australia umbrella are Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus, Volvo Penta, Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Financial Services.

 

What you will do

As the Sales Administration Trainee within Volvo Buses, you will provide administration support to the Sales, Marketing and Business Control areas. This will be a 12 month casual role which will give you a solid amount of time to work across the various departments, familiarise yourself with the work and add value with your support. There is the flexibility to work part time or full time hours, depending on your availability. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

 

·  Assist in the preparation of sales invoices 
·  Support the Sales team with inputting information into delivery documents
·  Working on monthly reporting
·  Assist with administrative work related to ongoing projects – eg. TMR Bus Delivery Project
·  Support the teams within Volvo Buses with “business as usual” activities to get an all-round understanding of the division.

 

 

Your future team

Volvo Buses are one of the world’s leading brands of buses and coaches, operating in more than 85 countries. The Volvo Bus Australia team’s success story is well established with 50+ years in the bus industry and have been market leaders for the last 12 years in Australia. Innovation is a cornerstone, powered by our long experience. We are driven by a passion to help create the cities of the future, free from congestion, emissions and noise. 

 

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be part of a team of roughly 20 Volvo Buses Australia employees who are geographically dispersed across Australia. Due to the different locations of the team, there is flexibility to work from home the majority of the time, once your training period is complete. 

 

 

Who are you?

If you have are at the beginning of your administrative support career, or already have a solid administration foundation, this role may be a great fit for you! To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

 

·  Be completing a relevant Diploma or Degree – Business Administration, Business, Management (not essential)
·  Prior experience working in an administrative role (not essential)
·  Initiative and personal drive to manage your own work under guidance
·  The ability to follow procedures and work to tight deadlines
·  Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills
·  Be a team player with a good work ethic and attention to detail
·  Sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

 

 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

   

·  A casual 12 month position, with the opportunity to apply for ongoing roles (if available) at the end of your contract
·  Excellent work / life balance with the flexibility to work from home the majority of the time after initial training
·  Part time or full time hours, depending on your availability 
·  Joining us on our innovation journey – exposure to electric Buses which you diversify your skillset
·  Access to our digital wellbeing platform – Sonder - for you and your family
·  On site parking and on site café at our Wacol Head Office

 

 

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

 

 

Next Steps

The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks. 

 

Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to your recruitment process. 

 

Apply Now, job advertising closes 11.59pm, 21st November 2024

 

 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join  Volvo Group.  Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

At  Volvo Buses  you join one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. What we do affects millions of people around the world: passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries. This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure. We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience. Together, we shape the world we want to live in.

Job Category:  Sales & Services

Organization:  Volvo Buses

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15168