An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales and Operations Assistant to join an iconic British heritage brand at a pivotal moment in its growth. Working alongside the Co-founders, you will see first hand how a fast growing business is built.
This is a role for someone proactive and commercially minded who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into every part of the business. No two days will be the same.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the Co-founders day to day across sales, business development and commercial activity
Coordinating international logistics and global shipments
Finding smarter ways of working and helping to automate operational processes
Managing inbound enquiries and keeping the sales pipeline moving
Keeping Salesforce up to date and following up with customers and partners
Spotting new business opportunities and partnerships
Analysing sales and market data to help shape decisions
Preparing proposals, presentations and reports
Representing the brand at events and trade shows
The ideal candidate will:
Have a degree and 1–2 years' experience in sales, operations, logistics or business development (strong internships count)
Ideally have hands-on experience using Salesforce
Be highly organised and enjoy juggling a varied workload
Be proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the Co-founders and team
Be a natural communicator who builds strong relationships quickly
Have strong analytical skills and be confident working with data
Have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Be curious, ambitious and keen to grow with the business
Ideally speak French, Spanish or Italian
If you want a hands-on role with real responsibility, genuine scope to grow and the chance to travel, this is the opportunity for you.
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Sales and Operations Assistant employer: Afina Partners Careers
Join an iconic British heritage brand as a Sales and Operations Assistant, where you'll be at the heart of a dynamic and fast-growing business. With a culture that values proactivity and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Co-founders, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to meaningful projects. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, offers diverse responsibilities, and provides the chance to travel, making this an exceptional place to develop your career.
