Sales Support & Operations Specialist (Path to Account Manager)

Howard James Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Simonstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Profit sharing

Staff discounts

Regular company events

Job summary

Howard James Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to join their expanding team, providing vital administrative support across sales and customer service. You will work closely with senior team members, developing the skills needed to progress toward an Account Manager role in the future.

The role offers office-based work with opportunities to gain hands-on experience, participate in cross‑department training, and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Previous office experience is essential.
• Confident computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong typing accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to sales and customer service teams.
• Assist senior account managers with order processing, quotations, and client communication.
• Liaise with internal departments, including purchasing, logistics, and finance, to ensure efficient order fulfilment.
• Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally, maintaining excellent service levels.
• Take part in cross‑departmental training to gain a broad understanding of the business.
• Support process improvements and help streamline business operations.
• Prepare reports, maintain databases, and assist with general office administration.

Skills

Office experience

MS Office

Typing accuracy

Organisation

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard James Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Support Administrator to join their expanding team, providing vital administrative support across sales and customer service. You will work closely with senior team members, developing the skills needed to progress toward an Account Manager role in the future.

The role offers office-based work with opportunities to gain hands-on experience, participate in cross‑department training, and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic