Sales & Operations Administrator

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Employee discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service awards

Career prospects

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking a proactive Sales & Operations Assistant to support Head Office and retail stores. The role is varied, fast-paced, and involves administration across operations, HR, recruitment, and reporting.

You will provide essential support, ensuring accurate data, effective communication, and efficient processes in a busy, growing business. This is a full-time, permanent-traction position with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, preferably in a retail environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident building relationships across all levels of the business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and accurate data entry across the department
• Providing operational support to stores and Head Office teams
• Acting as a first point of contact for store queries and directing enquiries where required
• Coordinating employee travel arrangements
• Creating and maintaining user accounts on internal systems
• Managing staff discount card administration
• Preparing and maintaining training documentation
• Recording and monitoring Health & Safety reports
• Producing and distributing business reports
• Supporting HR-related enquiries from Head Office and store colleagues
• Assisting with recruitment activity, including new store openings

Skills

Organisational skills

Data entry

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sales & Operations Administrator | Temporary to Permanent, Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:30pm

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of a successful business seeking a proactive and organised Sales & Operations Assistant to join their Head Office team.

This is a varied and fast-paced role offering the opportunity to support both Head Office functions and retail stores across the business. No two days are the same, making it an ideal position for someone who enjoys multitasking, problem-solving, and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

The Role

As a Sales & Operations Assistant, you'll provide essential administrative and operational support across the business, acting as a key point of contact for stores and supporting various functions including operations, HR, recruitment and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Data collection and accurate data entry across the department
• Providing operational support to stores and Head Office teams
• Acting as a first point of contact for store queries and directing enquiries where required
• Coordinating employee travel arrangements
• Creating and maintaining user accounts on internal systems
• Managing staff discount card administration
• Preparing and maintaining training documentation
• Recording and monitoring Health & Safety reports
• Producing and distributing business reports
• Supporting HR-related enquiries from Head Office and store colleagues
• Assisting with recruitment activity, including new store openings

About You

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a retail environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident building relationships across all levels of the business
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A proactive team player who thrives in a busy environment

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business with excellent career prospects