Looking for a local office role close to home?
If you live in or around Royston and would value the convenience of a local employer, free parking and a varied sales administration role, we'd love to hear from you.
We are recruiting for a Sales Administrator to join a well-established and successful business in Royston.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting B2B customers and the external sales team pre and post orders, processing orders, coordinating administrative activities and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
The Role
This is a busy, varied position with a strong focus on customer service and administration. Responsibilities will include:
Supporting B2B customers with order and product enquiries
Assisting B2C customers with any feedback or matters arising from their product
Processing sales orders accurately
Supporting the external sales team with customer and order enquiries
Arranging couriers for important samples and deliveries
Answering, screening and forwarding incoming telephone calls
Providing general administrative support to help the wider business, providing hospitality to visitors and dropping goods to the local post office when required
What We're Looking For
Minimum of 2 years experience in a customer service and administration position
Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with superb attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
A proactive approach with the confidence to use your own initiative
A positive, friendly and professional manner
A genuine team-player attitude
Good problem-solving skills and common-sense approach
Experience with an order processing system, Pegasus Opera would be great, but not essential
Important Information - Please Read Before Applying
The busiest trading and operational period at this company runs from September through to December.
During this time they require all team members to be fully committed to supporting the business, and therefore:
Annual leave cannot be taken between September and Christmas
The business closes for a 3-day Christmas shutdown, which is incorporated into the annual leave entitlement
Applicants must be comfortable with this requirement before applyingIf restricted holiday availability during these months is likely to be a challenge, we respectfully ask that you refrain from applying.
What's In It For You?
Full-time, permanent position
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm - 37.5 hours per week
Office-based role in Royston, Hertfordshire
Parking permit provided
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (3 days to be saved and used for the Christmas shutdown)
Company pension scheme
Fully paid company team events, usually twice year
Apply Now
If you're an organised, customer-focused administrator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity close to home in the Royston area, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications are being reviewed immediately, with prompt interviews arranged for suitable candidates and an August start available.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application
Salary description
£28000.00 - £29000.00 per year