Sales & Marketing Administrator – Earley,, Reading

Holroyd Howe; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering service in Reading is seeking a Sales & Marketing Administrator to support the Sales and Marketing Team. This role involves managing schedules, handling invoices, and supporting marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and have strong communication skills. Join a fun and dynamic team to create engaging dining experiences for schools.

Benefits

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on HAPI app for shops and holidays

Wellbeing hub

Access to employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Canva and CRM systems.
• Proven success in building relationships and achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Manage email inbox and schedules.
• Handle invoices and related queries.
• Create engaging templates for marketing.
• Coordinate marketing campaigns and events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer-focused attitude

Proactive mindset

Tools

Canva

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Sales & Marketing Administrator – Earley, Reading

Location: Reading

Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 (depending on agreed working weeks and experience) – Plus commission based bonus.

This role could suit either someone as a first step into a career in sales as a 52 week position, or an experienced Sales Administrator who is looking for a term time only role.

Are you a multitasking marvel with a knack for keeping things organised? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We’re on the lookout for a fun and dynamic Sales and Marketing Administrator to join our amazing dynamic team. If you’re ready to dive into the world of sales, marketing, and design, keep reading.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a name for themselves and be an integral part of setting a new standard for food within education.

Benefits

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Job Description

As a Sales & Marketing Administrator, you’ll be the secret ingredient behind our seamless Sales and Marketing Team.

Responsibilities

• Design and Workload Management: Email Inbox Guru — juggle requests, update planners, and be the go-to for Monday software management.
• Invoice Extraordinaire: Submit, log, and handle queries like a pro.
• Canva Wizard: Create and manage templates that make our team and schools look fabulous.
• Homegrown Hub Hero: Be involved with marketing campaigns and initiatives through the year; support marketing launches and uploads every term.
• Sales Administration Superstar: Bid management — set up bid plans and keep timelines on track; diary dynamo — coordinate schedules for our sales and operations teams; invoice handling — manage and process sales-related invoices; create monthly board reports.
• Marketing and Events Enthusiast: Ad/article management — ensure deadlines are met; event coordination for roadshows, RP7s, conferences, and our people awards; attend meetings with our sister company.
• General Administrative Genius: Tender administration — set up bid plans, manage design slots, and handle strategy calls; presentation prep — organise tender copies, pre-presentation calls, and rehearsals; telesales support — provide campaign lists, follow-ups, and sales reports; CRM management — keep opportunities current, save tenders, update win/loss notes; reference site visits — arrange and coordinate; conference coordination — manage RSVPs, logistics, and hotel allocations.

Qualifications

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Stellar communication and interpersonal abilities
• Familiarity with Canva and CRM systems (training available)
• Ability to work solo and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking
• Proactive, customer-focused attitude
• Experience in sales processes and bid management
• Analytical mindset for problem-solving and organization
• Strong commercial, financial, and operational understanding
• Proven success in building relationships and achieving results
• Customer-focused with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Motivated by challenges and committed to quality
• Confident, lively, and outgoing
• Entrepreneurial spirit with good grasp of risk and outcomes
• Dedicated to personal and professional growth

If you’re ready to bring your A-game to our team and enjoy a fun, dynamic work environment, apply now and let’s create something amazing together!

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation. Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; meals are prepared fresh from scratch with nutritious ingredients. We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences to attract culinary talent and drive innovation. We collaborate on tasting tables, theme days, and events to create engaging dining experiences for our pupils.

Equal opportunities statement: Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and require an Enhanced DBS, including a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide information regarding their criminal offences. This appointment is offered on return of satisfactory professional references.