Assistant Office Manager

Pertemps; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in the UK is seeking an Assistant Office Manager to oversee the Sales Office operations in Tamworth. The role includes managing key accounts, training staff, and ensuring efficient office function. Candidates should have relevant customer service experience and a strong command of Microsoft Office. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 with benefits including an annual bonus and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Annual Company Bonus Scheme - up to 10%

25 days holiday increasing to 30 days

Annual leave Purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Enhanced sick pay

Smart, casual attire and dress down Fridays

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Experience in assistant manager, team leader, or deputy manager role preferred.
• Conversant with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Sales Office.
• Train and develop new and existing employees.
• Delegate tasks and manage team expectations.
• Build rapport with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure orders for key accounts are placed correctly.

Skills

Customer service experience

Microsoft Office suite

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Job description

An exciting new opportunity to work for a rapidly developing organisation in Tamworth who are a leading distributor of specialist products and services to companies in the UK.
Working Monday - Friday 0800hrs - 1630hrs ( On-site) - No Hybrid - with a competitive starting salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum ( depending on experience)

Benefits :-

* Annual Company Bonus Scheme - up to 10% of basic salary
* 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day every 2 years to a max of 30 days plus bank holidays
* Annual leave Purchase scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Enhanced sick pay
* Smart , casual attire and dress down Fridays.

The role of the Assistant Office Manager will assist in the day to day running of the Sales Office, responsible for managing key accounts, liaise between customers and suppliers and to oversee the office team.

Main duties to include :-
* Work with the Sales Office Manager to ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently
* Train / Develop new and current employees
* Recruit new employees
* Delegate work load and manage expectations
* Assist in the performance management of employees
* Building rapport and business relationships with customers, suppliers, and the business sales reps
* Processing and scheduling orders
* Ensure orders for key accounts are placed correctly as per their order
* Attend and run weekly team meetings

To be a success we are looking for applicants who have previous customer service experience, and previous assistant manager, team leader or deputy manager commercial office experience
You must be conversant when using the Microsoft Office suite have excellent communication skills , able to multi-task . In addition we are looking for individuals who are confident, works on your won initiative , positive attitude, responsible, accountable and approachable.