Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm
What if your next role wasn't just about gaining experience, but building the skills to lead a team, manage campaigns and take on greater responsibility within a growing business?
At Myriad, we're looking for ambitious individuals who want to develop beyond an entry-level position. Our Sales and Operations Assistant opportunity combines hands‑on commercial experience with structured training, leadership development and a clear progression pathway towards management.
We're a growing sales and marketing company based in Chelmsford, representing nationally recognised brands across various sectors. We specialise in customer acquisition, brand engagement and delivering results‑driven campaigns that help businesses expand their market presence.
You'll gain experience across customer engagement, sales performance and campaign operations, developing an understanding of how successful teams are built, managed and supported.
Your Responsibilities
As a Sales and Operations Assistant, you'll gain practical experience across both customer‑facing sales activities and the operational processes behind successful marketing campaigns.
- Sales and Customer Engagement: Building relationships with prospective customers, identifying their needs and communicating the value of products and services.
- Brand Representation; Supporting customer acquisition and representing established brands through sales and marketing campaigns.
- Campaign Operations: Assisting with the organisation, coordination and daily delivery of commercial campaigns.
- Performance Development:Working towards campaign objectives, monitoring results and understanding how performance contributes to business growth.
- Team Collaboration: Supporting communication, organisation and coordination across campaign activities.
- Commercial Awareness:Developing knowledge of sales strategies, customer behaviour and the operational decisions that influence business performance.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in individuals who are motivated by personal development, enjoy working with people and have an interest in progressing towards leadership.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence interacting with customers.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Good organisation and problem-solving abilities.
- Motivation to achieve targets and develop professionally.
- An interest in sales, marketing, leadership and business management.
Transferable experience from hospitality, retail, customer service or other customer-facing environments would be valuable.
Structured Training and Management Progression
At Myriad, progression is about developing the skills, confidence and experience to take on greater responsibility, not simply spending time in a position.
Our structured development pathway is designed to support individuals from learning the fundamentals of sales and marketing through to developing the commercial and leadership skills required for management.
Stage 1 | Sales and Commercial Foundations
Build practical experience in customer acquisition, brand representation, communication and campaign delivery. Develop an understanding of performance targets, customer relationships and how commercial results are achieved.
Stage 2 | Campaign and Operational Responsibility
As your confidence grows, develop greater involvement in campaign coordination, performance monitoring and daily business activities. Strengthen your organisational skills and understanding of how teams achieve consistent results.
Stage 3 | Leadership Development
Begin developing the skills needed to support and guide others, including coaching, team communication, decision‑making and performance management. Gain insight into how leaders motivate teams and maintain business standards.
Stage 4 | Management Progression
Work towards greater responsibility for team performance, campaign delivery and business operations, building the experience needed for future leadership and management positions.
For individuals who demonstrate strong performance, commitment and leadership potential, progression towards leadership or management responsibilities may be achievable within approximately 6–8 months. Progression is based on individual capability, development and business requirements.
Throughout the pathway, you'll have access to practical coaching, business development workshops and guidance designed to support your professional growth.
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Sales and Operations Assistant in Chelmsford employer: Myriad
Myriad is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a dynamic work culture in Chelmsford. As a Business Development Intern, you'll benefit from hands-on experience, one-to-one mentoring, and opportunities to network within a supportive environment, all while contributing to meaningful projects that drive commercial success. With a focus on personal and professional growth, Myriad provides a pathway to future career opportunities in various business roles.
