Sales and Admin Assistant


Job description

General administrative duties. Business development activity. Customer service. Marketing support..

Responsibilities

  • Perform general PA duties to support day to day operations.
  • Conduct sales and marketing calls to promote business products or services.
  • Handle general administrative tasks as needed.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, document creation and analysis.
  • Coordinate and set up online meetings and presentations using Zoom and other virtual platforms.
  • Utilise initiative to address challenges and streamline processes.
  • Any other relevant tasks as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
  • Sales and marketing skills: Proficiency in making sales calls, pitching products or services and executing marketing strategies to promote business growth.
  • Administrative skills: Competence in handling general administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing emails and organising documents.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for data entry, analysis and reporting as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word for document creation and formatting.
  • Virtual meeting setup: Familiarity with setting up and managing virtual meetings and presentations using platforms like Zoom or other online meeting tools.
  • Initiative: Ability to take initiative, work independently and problem-solve effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Customer service skills: Capability to provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Organisational skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Attention to detail: Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in tasks such as data entry, document preparation and scheduling.
  • Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to changing priorities and business needs as well as learn new tools and processes quickly.

Desirable Skills

  • Social media management: Experience in managing social media accounts for business promotion and engagement with customers.
  • Graphic design skills: Proficiency in design software like Canva for creating visually appealing marketing materials.
  • Basic accounting knowledge: Understanding of basic accounting principles to assist with financial recordkeeping and budget management tasks.
  • Project management skills: Ability to coordinate projects, set deadlines and manage timelines effectively to ensure tasks are completed on time.
  • Problem-solving abilities: Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
  • Multitasking: Capacity to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency in work output.
  • Time management: Strong time management skills to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Further Information

The Employer is: BELLEORGANICS LTD. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Salary: 16-17 £6.40, 18-20 £8.60, 21 plus £11.44 per hour.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.

Vacancy ID
1647191
Job Sector
Secretarial and Administration
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast and Hybrid
Salary
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No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
25/03/2024
Closing date
06/05/2024
Worktime
9am-2pm

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