Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant

Up to £26,000

Mid Kent

Full Time – Permanent

Are you looking to join a well-established company, who will support your growth and development long term?

My client has a rare opening for an Operations Assistantto join a vibrant team based in Mid Kent! This role is super varied so if you are organised, an all-rounder and have an aptitude to learn then continue reading!

Duties Include:

• Working closely with Operations Manager and Director, providing comprehensive administrative support
• Maintaining and managing strong relationships with a database of well-known retail customers.
• Sourcing materials when requested.
• Negotiating with suppliers, creating, providing, and presenting competitive quotes to customers
• Attending meetings with clients, signing off samples for production
• Managing email inboxes and answering telephone lines
• Supporting national and international transport both inbound and outbound (import/export) ensuring adherence to customs legislation.
• Extensive reporting using the internal systems as well as Microsoft Excel including formulas.
• Providing excellent customer care, finding, and communicating effective responses to queries and complaints
• Creating and formatting contracts and keeping records correct and up to date.

The perfect candidate will have/be:

• Experience liaising, negotiating, and building relationships with high-net-worth customers.
• Some prior experience in or knowledge of international Import/Export
• A desire to develop with a can-do attitude.
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• A meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and organisation skills
• Strong time management: the ability to prioritise.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a company, who cultivate a 'family feel' and are expanding due to success.

Working with some fantastic high end customers, you will get exposure to a highly established company where you’ll be learning from the best!

Progression will be available for the right candidate!

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Jasmine Smith, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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