Playgarden is a growing company offering play design, equipment and resources to the school and nursery market. Based in Sheffield the company offers a unique service with the emphasis upon well thought out, landscape designed play areas for children that focus upon their particular needs rather than upon what adults think is best for them.
We are working with early year’s consultants and practitioners within the industry who work extensively with children to gain an insight into this wonderful, rich, dynamic play and learning environment.
We are expanding rapidly, developing our own range of play resources and play equipment to meet the needs of the school and nursery market.
A full time Sales & Operations Administrator is required to support Playgarden’s continued growth. Reporting directly to the Business Manager, you will offer both administrative and sales support. You will liaise with customers, helping to recommend and promote our products and services together with providing first class administration skills.
Job spec
- To be the first point of contact for all enquiries.
- To prepare, send out and follow up quotes.
- Manage requests for information. Answer product/industry related and general questions.
- Carry our promotional marketing activities, managing website, social media, preparing press releases, organising and attending exhibitions, developing and distributing literature.
- Business development work, outbound calls to follow up on literature/emails sent or fact finding, follow up and create appointments for the sales representative.
- Coordinate installations/contracts. Ordering machinery and materials, plus all associated documentation.
- Provide admin support to the Business Manager.
Person spec
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge in all MS Office products including Power Point.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong self-management and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
- Organised with ability and desire to master different job functions from marketing to sales.
- Good business phone and customer service etiquette.
- Decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Willingness to attend exhibitions and events.
- Desirable skills in Photoshop, Indesign and Canva
This is an exciting role within a growing company. There will be an opportunity for the right candidate to develop the role as the company grows, so you should not be afraid to take on new challenges, using your initiative to maximise Playgarden’s continued expansion.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Sales administration: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/01/2025