Sales & Marketing Administrator (Greater London)

Mix & Blend Catering is a growing corporate and events food catering business founded in 2014. We need a dedicated experienced Sales Administrator to manage the day-to-day practice on which the business relies. This role will vary from being the first point of contact for all enquiries, general management, and sales meetings with the marketing manager. An excellent level of customer service is required, along with an organised approach and a great eye for detail.

The Role

• Handle all incoming calls and emails.
• Handle customer and supplier communication in a prompt and timely fashion.
• Create/amend/send invoices.
• Manage catering order calendar.
• Manage delivery driver dispatch information.
• Manage the Director's calendar and workload.
• Manage client Excel sheets and invoices.
• Review current processes and systems to organise and simplify where possible, improving efficiency.
• Review and update company procedure and policy documents.
• Excel reports and data entry.
• Monitor and upload content to the website.
• Attend sales meetings with new and existing clients.
• Create and upload content for social media, website, and newsletters.
• B2B Calls.

The Person

The suitable candidate will have previous experience of working in a Sales Administration role. Desirable experience in the food industry (i.e., catering) is preferred but not essential. You must be organised, reliable, and have an excellent customer service approach when dealing with customers and high-end clients and suppliers. A good sense of humour and professionalism is essential.

You will also need qualifications in the following:

• Level 2 - 3 qualification in MS Word, One Drive, SharePoint, and Outlook plus knowledge of Access.
• Advanced level in Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of working with websites WIX and WordPress.
• Experience in creating reports to show company performance and client accounts.
• Honesty, discretion, and a self-starting attitude.
• Experience in office accounting and expenses.
• Marketing - Social media, website, and cold calling.

Hours: 3 days a week (4 hours per day) initially, increasing to 4 days per week. 6 months probation is required. 10am - 2pm Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Must be able to be flexible.

Employment Status: Able to supply your own Windows laptop with MS Office, internet, and unlimited telephone landline connection. We will provide a landline phone with an answering machine to take and make calls. Expenses will be by agreement for travel.

Location: Remote Working (Would prefer candidate to live in London as you will be required to attend sales meetings with clients).

Part-time hours: 16 per week.

Job Types: Part-time, Temp – Permanent.

Salary: £14.00ph.

Additional pay: Discount on Catering, Commission of any new orders you submit, Opportunity to work at events.

Benefits: Work from home, but will have to attend meetings at client offices in Central London and surrounding areas.

Schedule: Tues, Wed, and Thurs – 10am – 2pm.

Ability to commute: To meet once a month for 1:1, Attend Sales / Follow up meetings with new and existing clients, B2B Lead Generation sales meeting.

Education: A-Level or equivalent (Preferred).

Experience: Personal Assistant: 2yrs (Preferred), Microsoft Excel Advance: 2 years (Essential), Microsoft Office: 2 years (Essential), Office Management: 2 years (Preferred), Administrative: 2 years (Essential), Procedure and Policy Writing: 1yr (Desirable).

Reference ID: MBCPA1