Sales and Marketing Administration Assistant – Makita UK in Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes

Department: Marketing

Job Type: Full-time On Site

We are seeking a diligent and well-organised individual to join our Sales and Marketing department in the role of Sales and Marketing Administration Assistant. This is a varied and responsible position that sits at the heart of our commercial operation, providing essential reporting and administrative support to the sales team and management.

About Makita UK

Makita is a global leader in power tools and outdoor equipment, known for delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of professionals and end users alike. At Makita UK, we strive to deliver excellence in every product and channel.

Why Join Makita UK?

• A Brand You Can Trust: Join a global leader in high-performance power tools and outdoor equipment.
• Career Development: We believe in developing our people. With Makita, you’ll have access to ongoing training, career growth opportunities, and support to help you reach your full potential.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a team that values collaboration and flexibility.
• Be Part of the Team: Our culture is innovation, and a commitment to excellence—everything we do is driven by our commitment to our customers and products.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with data and reporting systems, producing accurate sales reports and statistics on a daily and monthly basis, and managing the processing of Point-of-Sale orders. A methodical approach, strong attention to detail, and confidence with Microsoft Office—particularly Excel—are essential requirements for this role.

What you will be doing:

• Producing Daily and Monthly Sales Reports for the sales team and management.
• Generating Daily sales figures for the salesforce.
• Generating Customer Sales Reports for National Account Managers on a monthly basis, together with a range of further sales and product reports as required by management.
• Collating statistics and producing accurate, presentation-ready reports using Microsoft Excel and the BPCS mainframe system.
• Responding to ad hoc requests for product and customer sales information from managers and key stakeholders across the business.
• Processing all Point of Sale (POS) orders and resolving associated queries with the suppliers.
• Liaising with suppliers, export team and freight providers to obtain quotes and prepare export documentation for POS orders to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Managing inbound telephone enquiries from internal managers, external customers, and POS suppliers in a professional and efficient manner.
• Supporting the Administration and Events team with day-to-day coordination, including covering holidays and absences, as well as assisting with event preparation in the warehouse (including manual handling tasks).

What We’re Looking For:

Skills and Knowledge

• A sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel— including the ability to build and maintain reports, work with formulas, and present data clearly.
• Experience collating statistics and producing management reports, ideally using a mainframe or ERP system.
• Familiarity with BPCS would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Strong ability to analyse numerical data accurately and present insights in a clear, user-friendly format, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a confident and professional telephone manner.
• Experience and knowledge of PowerPoint would be an advantage.

Experience

• Previous experience in a sales, marketing, or commercial administration environment is desirable.
• A proven track record of producing regular management reports or statistical summaries to a high standard of accuracy.
• Experience of order processing and handling customer or supplier enquiries would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• A meticulous approach to work, with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and respond to competing demands.
• A collaborative and flexible team player who is willing to support colleagues and contribute to the wider department as required.
• Reliability and discretion when handling commercially sensitive data and information.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you succeed in your role.
• A supportive and dynamic working environment with the chance to work alongside a passionate and experienced team.
• Be part of a well-established, globally recognised brand.

Ready to join us? If you’re ready to take your skills and be part of an exciting team at Makita UK, apply today by sending your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this position. Makita UK is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.