Sales & Administration Assistant
*Location: RG7, Aldermaston
*Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
*Hours: 20–25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible schedule, minimum 4 days in the office)
*Salary: £12.25 per hour
Join our client’s team as a Sales & Administration Assistant. This role involves managing a wide range of administrative tasks, including handling sales enquiries, processing orders, and supporting production scheduling. The successful candidate will ensure smooth day-to-day operations across departments while upholding company and statutory standards.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Respond to incoming enquiries via phone and email, addressing customer questions, special requests, and complaints professionally.
*Assist in preparing and issuing quotations and follow up to ensure conversion.
*Promote company products and services to support sales growth.
*Provide cover for sales order processing and quotation follow-up when needed.
*Accept and process sales orders accurately.
*Place and follow up on supplier orders to meet customer requirements.
*Support the maintenance of the production schedule by tracking incoming and outgoing orders.
*Assist with Goods Inwards, Test & Inspection, and other production-related tasks.
*Maintain and update MRP, CRM, and sales order systems.
*Support basic bookkeeping, including invoice processing and payment matching.
*Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, proofreading, filing, scanning, and data entry.
*Negotiate office contracts and ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
*Maintain company records and assist with ISO9001 documentation.
*Ensure compliance with internal procedures and statutory requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Previous experience in a Sales or Production Office environment is desirable.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential, particularly basic Excel.
*Experience with data entry and data cleansing is preferred.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
*Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
*Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Willingness to undertake training as required.
How to apply:
To apply for the Sales & Administration Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.