BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER

ADVANCE BAR SECURITY LTD; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business support firm in the UK is looking for a Business Support Officer to manage client inquiries and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and have at least 5 years of experience in a business support role. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, alongside proficiency in sales tracking and CRM tools. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven individual to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in a business support role.
• Solid understanding of business and marketing principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage client inquiries, scheduling, and updates.
• Organize and maintain project documents and procurement records.
• Assist with scheduling, travel arrangements, and report preparation.
• Aid in RFP preparation and supplier coordination.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and support audits.
• Work with the procurement team to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Business development

Risk analysis

Sales tracking

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Results-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client liaison: Manage client inquiries, scheduling, and updates.
• Documentation: Organize and maintain project documents and procurement records.
• Administrative support: Assist with scheduling, travel arrangements, and report preparation.
• Procurement assistance: Aid in RFP preparation, supplier coordination, and data management.
• Quality assurance: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and support audits.
• Team collaboration: Work with the procurement team to achieve project objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENT

The ideal applicant will be an experienced Business support officer with a wide knowledge of international trade market. Due to the nature of the job, proficiency in the following is a mandatory requirement for this job:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in business support role.
• Business development & risk analysis experience and record.
• Proficient in using software tools for sales tracking and customer relationship management (CRM) Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently or in a team.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving targets A solid understanding of business and marketing principles.