Sales Secretary

Compass Point Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bury St Edmunds is looking for an experienced Sales Secretary to provide high-level administrative support to their Sales & Marketing team. The role entails maintaining sales data, preparing documentation, and assisting with general correspondence. Ideal candidates will have proven administrative experience, strong IT skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive team environment

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in secretarial or administrative roles, especially in property, construction, or sales environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update sales-related data.
• Prepare and circulate sales documentation.
• Produce sales reports regularly.
• Assist with diary management and general correspondence.
• Coordinate corporate hospitality events.

Skills

Proven secretarial or administrative experience

Strong IT skills (MS Office)

Excellent organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Sales Secretary – Location: Bury St Edmunds. Salary: £28,000. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. A highly reputable client in the property sector is seeking an experienced Sales Administrator to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to their dynamic Sales & Marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with a strong background in administration and a keen interest in property to join a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update sales-related data including reservations, completions, and cancellations, using industry-specific systems.
• Prepare and circulate documentation related to sales, ensuring accurate filing and compliance.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
• Coordinate the preparation of completion statements and ensure timely distribution to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Sales Director with diary management, meeting minutes, reporting, and general correspondence.
• Manage the ordering and administration of staff uniforms, PPE, lone worker devices, and welcome gifts.
• Assist in the coordination of corporate hospitality events including logistics, invitations, and budgeting.
• Liaise with other departments to provide secretarial cover and support when needed.
• Monitor and manage supplier invoices through the internal system.
• Oversee the rota and annual leave schedules for sales staff and process expense claims.
• Carry out research for new site developments including local amenities, pricing, and competitor analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar secretarial or administrative role, ideally within property, construction, or sales environments.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with CRM is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a professional and proactive attitude.
• High attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive team
• Exposure to a fast-paced industry with long-term career prospects
• Variety in day-to-day tasks with scope to take ownership of processes

Apply

Interested? Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Suitable candidates will be contacted promptly by one of our consultants for a confidential conversation.