Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Sales AdministratorLeicestershire, Office Based
£27,000 – £28,000
09:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday (early finish Fridays!)
Macildowie are working with a luxury client based in Leicestershire to recruit a Sales Administrator for a growing and innovative business operating within the retail sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career or looking to take the next step within an office-based role. Whilst previous administration experience would be beneficial, we're far more interested in finding someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and good Excel skills who is eager to learn and develop.
The business offers a supportive environment where you'll gain exposure across customer support, sales administration, operations and commercial activities. For the right person, this role could provide a fantastic platform to develop into a more customer-facing sales or account management position in the future.
The Role
Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll support a variety of business functions to ensure projects, customer orders and internal processes run smoothly.
Responsibilities will include:
- Processing customer orders and maintaining information on internal systems
- Producing reports and updating spreadsheets using Excel
- Supporting cost calculations and project administration
- Coordinating customer samples and courier deliveries
- Maintaining accurate records and data across company systems
- Assisting Account Managers with customer requirements and project updates
- Supporting stock reporting, scheduling and forecasting activities
- General administration and operational support across the business
About You
You may currently be working as an Administrator, Customer Service Advisor, Office Assistant, Graduate, Sales Support Administrator or in another role where you've developed strong organisational skills and confidence using Excel.
What we're really looking for is someone who:
- Has good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Enjoys being organised and working accurately
- Has a positive, enthusiastic and approachable personality
- Is confident communicating with colleagues and customers
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality work
- Is keen to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities
- Wants to build a long-term career within a growing business
What's On Offer?
- Private Healthcare following probation
- 25 days holiday plus birthday leave following probation
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Supportive and friendly team environment
This role would be particularly well suited to someone with strong Excel skills and a great attitude who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a successful and growing business and grow into a sales role.
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