- Position: Business Support/Sales Administrator
- Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Location: Royston, Herts
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (Half an hour lunch break)
Business Support/Sales Adminsitrator:
- Would a varied position where you also get to support other departments within their administrative duties appeal to you?
- Are you a confident, outgoing and friendly individual with excellent communication skills?
- Does the opportunity to working for a growing company with good company perks and prospects appeal to you?
- Maybe you have some previous experience being the first point of contact for a company or working on reception and are experienced welcoming guests, customers and visitors to the business?
If you answer 'YES' to some of the above, then please get in touch with the smart10 team today...
Our client:
Our client is an award-winning luxury printing company with over 50 years experience in their specialised field. It's an exciting time for our client as they have just gone through a company merge and a growing and are looking for an enthusiastic Business Support/Sales Administrator to join their expanding team.
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be the first point of contact for the Company; welcoming guests, customers, and visitors to the business, as well as supporting various other departments with administrative duties. To be successful in this role, you should be courteous, friendly, and outgoing, as you will be providing the first impression to our customers, in person and on the phone. You should be able to communicate with people on all levels, and have a strong attention to detail. All administrative tasks will need to be executed to the highest quality standards, displaying initiative and the ability to work on your own and be self-sufficient.
Your duties will include:
- Greet and welcome guests, providing them with refreshments where required
- Co-ordinate visits with the appropriate department
- Answer, screen, and forward calls to the correct person, taking clear messages when necessary
- Ensure that the reception area & meeting rooms are tidy and presentable, with all stationery and material stock levels maintained
- Full responsibilities for the post duties (incoming and outgoing post, franking machine updates/issues)
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (for example; monitoring the logbook, issuing visitor badges)
- Update calendars and schedule bookings for staff in meeting rooms
- Arranging accommodation, transport, and evening meals for overseas visitors from other sites
- Display your hospitality skills by organising lunches for corporate meetings
- Organise events, such as the staff Christmas party
- Produce and send out sample packs and letters to customers as requested by the Sales team
- Keep the material samples tidy, filed, and ensure there are adequate stock levels
- Any ad hoc duties as reasonably requested by your line manager
- As well as general reception duties, the successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to support the wider business, giving them invaluable exposure to how the business operates. This will include supporting Account Management & Admin, Sales, HR, the Managing Director, and other departments.
- The ideal candidate will need to be autonomous and adaptable, with the enthusiasm to take on challenges and make this role their own.
Job Requirements:
- Experience working in a Reception, Business Administrator or PA position
- Someone who can present themselves in a professional manner
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Someone who is flexible and adaptable, and willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved
- High attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and an eye for accuracy - someone who takes pride in their work
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
- Hands on experience with office equipment such as a franking machine, printer, and laminator
- Hostess skills would be an advantage
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- A 'can do' positive attitude, with the ability to be resourceful and proactive
- Effective communication and listening skills, with the ability to be discreet and confidential.
Additional Informtation/ Benefits
- A factory that holds itself to the highest standards of cleanliness, with state-of-the-art printing equipment
- An open-plan, spacious office with lots of natural lighting and an outside picnic area
- Exciting career progression opportunities throughout the business
- A structured grading review system to drive your learning and development throughout your whole employment
- An employee benefits portal that has a strong focus on physical and mental health and wellbeing, and financial support
- Company-wide bonus Scheme & Referral Programme
- Free, onsite parking for all employees
- Free refreshments for all employees
Please note that Smart10 Recruitment Group is serving as an employment agency/business for this opportunity. Your application will be thoroughly reviewed in comparison to other candidates, and if you are shortlisted, we will contact you directly soon.
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