Sales & Marketing Administrator in Earley

Location: Reading &/ Or Remote worker

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on agreed working weeks and experience) - Plus commission based bonus.

This role could suit either someone as a first step into a career in sales as a 52 week position, or an experienced Sales Administrator who is looking for a term time only role.

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday Plus bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Are you a multitasking marvel with a knack for keeping things organised? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We're on the lookout for a fun and dynamic Sales and Marketing Administrator to join our awesome team! If you’re ready to dive into the world of sales, marketing, and design, keep reading!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Sales & Marketing Administrator to make a name for themselves and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

As a Sales & Marketing Administrator, you'll be the secret ingredient behind our seamless Sales and Marketing Team.

Design and Workload Management:

• Email Inbox Guru: Juggle requests, update planners, and be the go-to for Monday software management.
• Invoice Extraordinaire: Submit, log, and handle queries like a pro.
• Canva Wizard: Create and manage templates that make our team and schools look fabulous.
• Homegrown Hub Hero: Close accounts with flair and keep our content fresh. Manage printer stock, optimize user flow, and answer school queries with a smile. Support marketing launches and uploads every term.

Sales Administration Superstar:

• Bid Management: Set up bid plans and keep timelines on track.
• Diary Dynamo: Coordinate schedules for our sales and operations teams.
• Invoice Handling: Manage and process sales-related invoices. Create monthly board reports that wow.

Marketing and Events Enthusiast:

• Ad/Article Maestro: Ensure we never miss a deadline for ads and articles.
• Event Whiz: Help organize roadshows, RP7s, conferences, and awards like a champ. Attend inspiring meetings and creativity days with our sister company.

General Administrative Genius:

• Tender Administration: Set up bid plans, manage design slots, and handle strategy calls.
• Presentation Prep: Organize tender copies, set up pre-presentation calls, and book rehearsals.
• Telesales Support: Provide campaign lists, manage follow-ups, and keep sales reports up to date.
• CRM Management: Keep our opportunities current, save tenders, update win/loss notes.
• Reference Site Visits: Arrange and coordinate site visits.
• Conference Coordination: Manage RSVPs, logistics, and hotel allocations for events.

Qualifications:

• Organisational and time management skills that are second to none.
• Stellar communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with Canva and CRM systems (we can train you!).
• Ability to work solo and as part of a rockstar team.
• Keen attention to detail and multitasking prowess.
• A proactive, customer-focused attitude.
• Experience in sales processes and bid management.
• An analytical mindset for problem-solving and organization.
• Strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen.
• Proven success in building relationships and achieving results.
• Customer-focused with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Motivated by challenges and committed to quality.
• Confident, lively, and outgoing.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a good grasp of risk and outcomes.
• Dedicated to personal and professional growth.

If you're ready to bring your A-game to our team and enjoy a fun, dynamic work environment, apply now and let's create something amazing together!

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

• Sustainability: Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
• Nutrition: We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.
• Food Innovation: We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team. From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.