Job Title: Administrative & Outreach Coordinator
Location: Sheffield, with some occasional travel
Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
Salary: Competitive
Wonderfil is a dynamic company passionate about sewing, quilting, and sharing their expertise through workshops, talks, and quality products. They're looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual to join us as their Administrative & Outreach Coordinator, playing a key role in managing operations and promoting their brand.
Key Responsibilities:
* Administrative Support:
* Manage incoming emails, phone calls, and social media messages professionally and promptly.
* Prepare, format, and distribute documents such as contracts, workshop materials, and reports
* Organise meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
* Update and maintain CRM systems or spreadsheets with customer and wholesale account details.
* Assist with scheduling and managing social media posts or email campaigns.
* Outreach and Promotion:
* Actively reach out to local groups and organisations to promote their sewing workshops and talks.
* Engage with wholesale customer inquiries, including setting up accounts and maintaining strong relationships.
* Actively plan and organise the company’s attendance at sewing and quilting shows across the UK and Northern Ireland.
* Take charge of logistics, including coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling, and ensuring all necessary materials and products are prepared for the events.
* Load and drive the company van to and from events, ensuring the safe transport of goods and display materials.
* Unload, set up, and dismantle the display booth or stand, creating an inviting and professional space to promote their brand.
* Represent the company at events, engaging with attendees to assist with inquiries, provide technical support, and promote products and workshops.
* Bookings and Coordination:
* Handle bookings for sewing instructors and ensure seamless communication between customers and instructors.
* Organise training sessions for their sewing instructors, including scheduling and ensuring they receive all necessary materials, tasks, and instructions in advance for each session
* Coordinate and manage bookings for their team of sewing instructors, ensuring their individual calendars are up-to-date and they have all necessary details, including teaching locations, travel arrangements, class content, discount codes, and required products.
* Managing instructor invoices and expenses.
* Proactively identify, reach out to, and engage potential candidates for their UK workshop instructor team, and their teacher program.
Requirements:
* Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
* Valid UK Driving License
* French Language Skills [Desirable]
* Confident in managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
* Proactive and personable, with an ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
* Comfortable with social media platforms, email, and basic technical troubleshooting.
* Interest or experience in sewing, quilting, or the creative arts is a plus but not essential.
* Willingness to travel within the UK and Northern Ireland.
Benefits:
A supportive and creative work environment.
Opportunities to attend inspiring sewing and quilting events.
Competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the role.
A chance to make a meaningful impact in the sewing and crafting community