Sales and Operations Office Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of sales, administration, distribution, customer service, stock control and ecommerce operations. This is a varied, hands on position that combines operational management, team leadership, customer account management and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily sales and operational activities to ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.
- Coordinate communication between office, warehouse, suppliers and customers.
- Oversee customer orders from enquiry through to fulfilment.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities for business growth.
- Support ecommerce activities, website updates, promotions and product launches.
- Monitor stock levels, investigate discrepancies and coordinate stock takes.
- Assist with debtor management and ensure account information remains accurate.
- Lead and support administrative and sales staff, allocating workloads and managing priorities.
- Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and operational efficiency.
- Ensure a consistently high standard of customer service across the business.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience within office management, operations, sales administration, order management or a similar role.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Experience managing orders, deliveries, stock or operational workflows.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience supervising, supporting or coordinating team members.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office and business systems.
- Ability to solve problems and drive tasks through to completion.
Desirable Experience
- Account management or business development experience.
- Logistics, dispatch, warehouse or distribution experience.
- Ecommerce or website administration experience.
- Sage 50 knowledge.
- Stock control and stock-taking experience.
- Exposure to recruitment, onboarding or people management responsibilities.
Personal Attributes
- Organised and dependable.
- Commercially aware.
- Confident and professional.
- Calm under pressure.
- Proactive and solutions-focused.
- Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
- Hands on approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations or office management professional looking to take ownership of a broad and business-critical role within a growing organisation. Immediate consideration is available for suitable candidates.