Our client, the MD of a small but well established company is looking to recruit someone who will work closely with him; providing administrative support as well as taking a proactive role in developing new business.

This role is to start in January

This is a small but well established business based in Pinner

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Administration - 25% of the role

Processing sales orders - training provided

Invoicing

Filing

Email management

Business Development - 75% of the role

Calling the buyers of large retail outlets to make an appointment for the MD (you will have the opportunity to also attend these meetings)

Making contact with some dormant accounts

Experience/skills and personal qualities required:

Talent for cold calling companies

Self-motivated - you will be in the office on your own for some of the time

organisational skills

good communication skills

Good telephone manner

Multitasking ability

Able to think on your feet

Initiative

Proactive

Able to handle things when the MD is away from the office

IT literate - Word, Outlook

Hours:

9.30am-6pm Monday-Friday