Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client with regards this permanent position.
Our client is a growing company offering play design, equipment and resources to the school and nursery market. Based in Sheffield, with central Sheffield parking available, the company offers a unique service with the emphasis upon well thought out, landscape designed play areas for children that focus upon their particular needs rather than upon what adults think is best for them.
They are working with early years’ consultants and practitioners within the industry who work extensively with children to gain an insight into this wonderful, rich, dynamic play and learning environment.
They are expanding rapidly, developing their own range of play resources and play equipment to meet the needs of the school and nursery market.
A full time Sales Administrator is required to support their client’s continued growth. Reporting directly to the Business Manager, you will offer both administrative and sales support. You will liaise with customers, helping to recommend and promote our products and services together with providing first class administration skills.
Job spec
* To be the first point of contact for all enquiries.
* To prepare, send out and follow up quotes.
* Manage requests for information. Answer product/industry related and general questions.
* Carry out promotional marketing activities, managing website, social media, preparing press releases, organising and attending exhibitions, developing and distributing literature.
* Business development work, outbound calls to follow up on literature/emails sent or fact finding, follow up and create appointments for the sales representative.
* Coordinate installations/contracts. Ordering machinery and materials, plus all associated documentation.
* Provide admin support to the Business Manager.
Person spec
* Proficient computer skills and knowledge in all MS Office products including Power Point.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong self-management and time management skills.
* Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
* Organised with ability and desire to master different job functions from marketing to sales.
* Good business phone and customer service etiquette.
* Decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Willingness to attend exhibitions and events.
* Desirable skills in Photoshop, Indesign and Canva.
This is an exciting role within a growing company. There will be an opportunity for the right candidate to develop the role as the company grows, so you should not be afraid to take on new challenges, using your initiative to maximise our client’s continued expansion.
Salary £28k, plus basic performance bonus, plus profitability bonus. Full time position but our client will consider part time.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that no job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, sexuality, responsibility for dependents, religion, trade union activity or age