Sales / Purchasing Assistant

2 weeks ago


GorlestononSea, Norfolk, United Kingdom Palgrave Ltd Full time

Business Overview
We are one of the leading importers and wholesale distributors of toys and beach goods in the UK.

Our strong, long established, family run business is looking to recruit a confident and enthusiastic person to join our team to support with both purchasingand sales.

The seasonal nature of the business makes it a particularly interesting and varied place to work.

As a small company there is opportunity to get involved and make a real difference in many aspects of the business.


About you


Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail you enjoy both working with data and interacting with suppliers, customers and colleagues.

You are a commercially minded people person who enjoys variety in a role and is happy to 'get stuck in' and flexiblysupport the business.

You thrive on the buzz of working in a busy office environment and enjoy being part of a tight knit team.


About the role
This permanent full-time Sales / Purchasing Assistant position reports in to the Purchasing Manager.

The role is very varied and involves a range of duties including assisting with purchasing and compliance, document creation, data entry and electronic filing,quality control, liaising with suppliers and customers, taking orders, invoicing etc.

The focus of the role changes across the year with more focus on Sales during some months (eg July/August) and Purchase during other months (eg November/December) this makesthe role very interesting and varied.

The sales experience gained is invaluable to help with purchasing and the purchasing experience is useful in sales.

Mainly office based, the role will also involve some time spent working away within the UK while supportingtradeshows and some international travel to visit suppliers/attend trade fairs.


Essential Requirements

  • Relevant experience within a sales, accounts or buying office
  • Comfortable liaising with suppliers and customers, both face to face and on the phone.
  • Numerate, analytical, quick learner with strong IT skills, particularly excel.
  • Speed and accuracy with data entry and checking documents/production pictures etc
  • Attention to detail, good organisational and time management skills
  • Selfmotivated and enthusiastic
  • A flexible approach and works well as part of a team in a busy office environment

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