Part Time - Office and Sales Support Manager

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Part-time Office and Sales Support Manager

Location: Pride Park, Derby (Hybrid)

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pro rata dependant upon experience

About the Role

Our client is a growing, profitable organisation based in Pride Park, Derby. They provide managed print solutions, document and content management, workflow software, mail solutions, and digital transformation services to businesses across the UK. With ambitious growth plans, they are looking for a proactive and committed individual to join the team and grow with them long-term.

The Role

As Office and Sales Support Manager, you'll manage all aspects of back-office administration and provide essential support to the sales team and Director. This is a varied role with periods of high activity and quieter times where you'll work independently and take initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure smooth running of back-office operations
  • Provide administrative and sales support to the Director and sales team
  • Manage invoices, debtor reports, and bank duties
  • Maintain and update CRM and document management systems
  • Handle email inboxes and forward relevant communications
  • Manage sales commissions and mileage forms
  • Support marketing activities: social media, website updates, blogs, and collateral creation
  • Update LinkedIn and engage with website chat visitors
  • Create weekly sales/invoice reports
  • Work with partners, customers, and suppliers
What They Are Looking For
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Excellent written English and attention to detail
  • Proficient in Office 365 (Word, Excel)
  • Willingness to learn CRM systems and marketing tools
  • Highly motivated, able to work independently
  • Honest, reliable, and punctual
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Benefits & Working Pattern
  • Hybrid working - approx 24 hrs per week
  • Flexible hours and days for the right candidate
  • On-site parking available
  • Opportunity to grow with a dynamic and expanding company

Interested?

Apply now and become a key part of our exciting growth journey!

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