About this role
IMMEDIATE START
Sales & Administration Assistant - Basildon - 6-Month Contract
Ready to join a fast-paced, customer-focused business where your contribution genuinely matters?
We're recruiting for a Sales & Administration Assistant to join a thriving specialist merchant business in Basildon. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, loves working with customers, and wants to be at the heart of a busy and successful branch operation.
From supporting sales growth and building customer relationships to ensuring smooth day-to-day administration, this role offers the perfect blend of customer service, sales, administration and operational support.
Basildon
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm - 6 month contract minimum
£29,567.52 + Performance Bonus
Free On-Site Parking
6-Month Contract - Immediate Start
What's in It for You?
Competitive salary plus performance bonus
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Christmas shutdown to enjoy quality time with family and friends
Free on-site parking
Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
Varied role with real responsibility and customer interaction
Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a successful business
The Role
As a key member of the team, you'll be the first point of contact for customers, delivering outstanding service both face-to-face and over the phone. You'll support sales activity, branch administration, stock accuracy and customer communications, helping drive the continued success of the branch.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering exceptional customer service on the trade counter and over the phone
- Processing sales, quotations, refunds, credits and customer orders
- Proactively upselling products and identifying sales opportunities
- Following up quotations and supporting branch sales activity
- Raising purchase orders and managing delivery documentation
- Supporting customer collections and delivery communications
- Assisting with stock accuracy and working closely with warehouse operations
- Managing branch administration, emails and customer correspondence
- Maintaining high standards across the trade counter and branch facilities
What We're Looking For
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- Confident using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment and meet deadlines
- Professional, reliable and proactive approach
- Confident engaging with customers and colleagues at all levels
- Positive, team-focused attitude with a genuine desire to succeed
Interested?
If you're looking for an opportunity where no two days are the same, where you can develop your skills, contribute to a successful team, and enjoy an excellent benefits package including 26 days holiday, Bank Holidays and a Christmas shutdown, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your next exciting challenge!
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