Business Administrator - Retail in Cumberland

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Business Administrator to join our Product team within our Retail division, at our Rosehill office in Carlisle. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about providing comprehensive administrative support to the Product team and ensuring the efficient day-to-day co-ordination of the product file. The ideal candidate will be a skilled multi-tasker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting the smooth operation of our retail and commercial activities.

ABOUT US

Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role at Carr’s Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions.

THE JOB

• To ensure that the product file is up to date and maintained to ensure this is an accurate file for the stores and the sales team to work from.
• To support the product team with key areas of accountability including product code creation, call offs, uploading prices into the system and adjusting stocks.
• To maintain and manage bespoke code reports, ensuring the product file is fit for use and supporting the business to use this effectively.
• To work in collaboration with the product managers and stores to ensure timely and accurate information is available for implementation.
• To lead on problems with product item codes and deal with these in an efficient and timely manner.
• To adhere to Company and Group policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to Safety, Health and Environmental.

The above list is not exhaustive, and your role will certainly change over time reflecting the changing needs and activities of the organisation and our commitment to making best use of new technology and continuously improving the way we do things. You must therefore be committed to personal development and to becoming multi-skilled in order that you can adapt to and welcome constant change in the effort to achieve the stated aim of “making continuous improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our use of resources”.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Essential
• Fully IT literate with an understanding of D365 and excellent Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Proven experience of demonstrating attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of prioritising tasks.
• Desirable
• Product knowledge and experience of working in a retail environment.

BENEFITS

As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• An attractive salary package.
• Annual salary reviews in September each year.
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave.
• Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.

Your Health

• Health Assured: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.
• Sick pay: Generous company sick pay entitlement.
• Health Cash Plan: A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.

Your Lifestyle

• Staff Discount: Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.
• Cycle to work scheme: A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.
• Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover: Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.
• My Savings Hub: Access to an exclusive member’s discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.
• Salary finance benefits: Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.

Your Future

• Pension: Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.
• Training & Development: Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.