Have you got a meticulous eye for detail and a love for fine foods? My client is looking for an outstanding Administrative Assistant to join their small family-run, specialist fine food business to be a central member of the tight-knit team, supporting them with their upward trajectory.
The Role:
- Proactive Administrative Assistant tasks to improve efficiencies across the company
- Supplier liaison and management, placing orders, keeping the database updated, stock control and management
- Transport logistics management
- Keep all related paperwork in order and filed perfectly
- Checking the “Goods Arrival” sheets, managing any discrepancies or damages, and inputting the stock to our Sage programme.
- Assist in keeping our website up-to-date with images and information.
- Assist in preparing orders to go out to our key customers: putting the order on the system, preparing the relevant labels and paperwork, and liaising with the warehouse.
- Be prepared to conduct Tastings, therefore having an interest in food and, after training, the ability to talk confidently to the public.
- Helping with Instagram and social media.
- Occasionally writing copy for the newsletter.
The candidate:
- Naturally bright, practical, with meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
- Administrative experience
- IT Savvy with a love of spreadsheets
- Confident and flexible multitasker who is willing to learn
- Happy working in a small team of 5
- Organised, with great time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- Self-starter, proactive and forward-thinking
This is the ideal role for someone with real get-up-and-go, who has a love of logistics and an interest in good food. Perhaps you have experience working in a small team, or even a food start-up. It is a fantastic opportunity to grow with the company and make your mark. Interview now, apply ASAP!