Sales & Customer Relations Office Assistant

Newport, Shropshire

£12.71 - £13.00 per hour (depending on skills and experience)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm | Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

The Best Connection are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business in the Newport area, for a Sales & Customer Relations Office Assistant to join their busy office team.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to build a career within administration, customer service, sales support and business operations. The role may particularly suit a college leaver, business studies student, recent graduate, or someone looking to gain practical office experience within a successful and growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering and making telephone calls, acting as the first point of contact for customers, suppliers and visitors
• Building positive relationships and providing excellent customer service
• Processing customer orders and assisting with sales administration
• Raising job cards and supporting production administration processes
• Maintaining accurate records relating to sales orders, stock control and goods received
• Entering production information onto internal systems
• Assisting with invoicing, filing, stationery ordering and general office administration
• Supporting dispatch activities and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately
• Working closely with both office and production teams to support business objectives
• Carrying out additional administrative duties and projects as required
• Maintaining a tidy, organised and professional working environment

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Punctual and reliable
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Confident communicating with customers and suppliers
• Comfortable speaking on the telephone
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• IT literate and confident using spreadsheets and office systems
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, proactive and self-motivated
• Keen to develop new skills and build a long-term career

Previous administration, customer service or office experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Benefits

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Full training provided
• Career development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a growing business

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact The Best Connection Telford for further information.