Sales Administration Assistant - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Last Night Ltd

Description

*PLEASE NOTE. APPLICATIONS MADE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WILL BE STRONGLY PRIORITISED. THANKS*As a Stag and Hen Company, we have been organising events since 1999 and have over 42,000 successful weekends under our belts.

We're looking for a sales admin assistant to support our existing sales team.

We want someone who isn't afraid of hard work, can take direction well but work under own initiative and is super enthusiastic.

Your main responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of sales enquiries, particularly for smaller group sizes and low conversion locations, primarily liasing with clients as our 'online team'
• Speaking with customers on the phone, helping match their requests to hotel and activity options within our portfolio
• Helping sales team process bookings, including availability checks with suppliers
• Flexibility to work in different areas as business needs dictate

You will have the following:

• Positive 'can do' attitude
• Willingness to learn the ins and outs of how the weekends side of the company works
• You'll be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, both in writing and verbally a high level of written proficiency is essential
• You'll be able to work with a high level of accuracy and show excellent attention to detail, even under pressure
• Computer literate, with experience using MS office, including Outlook
• Ability to problem solve and think on your feet

The following is preferred:

• Experience in a sales environment
• Knowledge of the travel / events industry
• Experience using bespoke computer systems such as CRM's

Benefits of working with us:

• Work nights out, possible trips away (UK and abroad) About Us
• Product testing (Cocktail classes, meals, activities etc)
• Vibrant work environment (music in the office, pool table, games consoles, TVs etc)
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Casual dress code
• Tea and coffee daily

About Last Night of Freedom:

Located in Gateshead quays, Last Night of Freedom is a fun, dynamic office in with some of the most creative people in the north east and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for events to work within our operations department.

This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone looking for an introduction to the travel and events industry.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£22,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Gateshead NE8 3AH

Application deadline: 13/08/2023

Expected start date: 04/09/2023