Sales Administrator - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Hickory

Hickory

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you thrive on organisation? Are you always one step ahead when it comes to planning? We are looking for a Sales Administrator to join the Hickory team

Hickory delivers showstopping food and drink experiences in incredible venues and locations. We are growing fast and need a super organised and proactive new team member to work directly with our Director of Client Services.

We are looking for someone with a desire and passion to be hands-on in the events industry. In this key role you will be responsible for supporting our Client Services. More specifically, you will be involved in planning, communications, reporting and project management.
**We focus on quality, and we know that to attract a quality team we must look after our own, so we have created an enhanced benefit package which is flexible to suit the needs of our team

Benefits include your birthday off**

Job Title:
Sales Administrator

Reports to:
Director of Client Services

Location:
Edinburgh West End
Dependably Different. Guests adore something a bit different. Bold and exciting food and drink, inventive presentation and impeccable service, designed to elevate the whole experience. And with a decade of investment in our teams, tech and quality processes, clients can depend on Hickory.

As an award-winning Scottish business, Hickory has a reputation for delivering leading-edge food and drink experiences in beautiful venues across Scotland and the Northeast of England, with a focus on innovative and invigorating menus using honest, seasonal and local ingredients that pack a punch.

The Role

Hickory is seeking a Sales Administrator to join our diverse business with a desire and passion to be involved in the events industry.

We're a well-established yet growing marketing leader, and in line with our growth plans we are looking for an uber organised and proactive individual to work directly with the Director of Client Services - so discretion, diplomacy are key attributes required.

You will be the right hand for our Director of Client Services to drive the company policies though the business in line with our quality management system and supported technology.

You will also be responsible for collecting and collating management reporting for the sales and planning teams.

Key Deliverables
Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to**:

To provide day to day support to the Director of Client Services
Coordinating sales and planning team and client communications including responding, screening and delegating correspondence in professional, accurate, prompt and confidential manner
Compose, proofread and format internal and external communications and announcements
Work directly with others to maintain Hickory's Quality Management System
Collating weekly and monthly sales reports
Project management, actioning tasks and decision making
Monitor and report on team progress of project plan and task lists
Perform diary and travel management duties, ensuring smooth coordination of the diary with a balance of client meetings, interoffice and site visits
Plan and setup meetings for the Director of client Services and team to run seamlessly, develop meeting agendas and take meeting notes and support development of project plans and actions plans
Support the teams and business with our sustainability strategy
Support the teams and business with our technology strategy
Supporting financial/budgetary activity such as invoicing queries/raising PO's/expenses support
Annually set up, organise and manage any reviews for the Sales team
Embody the culture and values of Hickory and be a front facing ambassador at all times

The Person
We are a friendly, decent bunch and we respect our people, places and planet.

We want someone who has a real drive and enthusiasm for their job, as well as for their colleagues and the company.

We always put the customer at the heart of our decisions, and never accept anything less than five star standards.

Previous experience as a highly efficient administrator in a sales environment preferable
Ability to prioritise, multitask and complete tasks within given timeframes and deadlines
Excellent IT and administration skills with proven highlevel attention to detail
Solid communication, planning and organisational skills, both written and verbal
Strong presentation and reporting skills to support effective communication
Proven ability to plan and manage work programmes, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines
Integrity, honesty, discretion and confidentiality

Salary:
£DOE

Due to the nature of our business and according to the workload additional working hours may be necessary. During busy periods working hours may be varied and can occasionally include unsocial hours and weekends.

Holiday: 28 days holiday + 1 day off for your birthday.

Benefits:
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