Team Assistant

Leaman Consulting Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing luxury haircare brand is seeking a Sales & Operations Team Assistant to support the Global Sales & Operations Director. This role involves diary management, assisting with budgets, and coordinating projects across various teams in a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset, and will gain valuable exposure in a premium consumer brand. The package includes a competitive salary, pension, and unique product allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and healthcare package

Complimentary hair services and product allowance

Qualifications

• Exposure in an assistant, operations or commercial support role – even internships.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Sales & Operations Director with diary management.
• Prepare materials for key retail meetings and presentations.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across sales and marketing.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Strong educational background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sales & Operations Team Assistant

Fast‑Growing Luxury Haircare Brand

Hybrid – Central London Office / Homeworking / UK Travel (Flexible)

Overview

We're partnering with one of the UK's fastest-growing luxury haircare brands – an entrepreneurial, premium business with a strong international presence and a reputation for high-performance, easy-to-use products.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, organised and commercially curious individual to join a high-growth environment and gain broad exposure across sales, operations and strategy within a premium consumer brand.

The Opportunity

This entry to early-career role offers real variety and visibility across the business. You'll work closely with the Global Sales & Operations Director and collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, supply chain and finance to help ensure smooth execution of key commercial and operational initiatives.

It's ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to develop quickly in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Location

Hybrid working model with:

• Homeworking
• Occasional days in the Central London office (Oxford Street)
• Retailer visits and manufacturing locations
• UK-wide travel as required (flexible)

Assistant & Administrative Support

• Support the Global Sales & Operations Director with diary management, meeting coordination and email triage.
• Assist with budgets, purchase orders, invoices and expense tracking.
• Organise and manage samples and free stock requirements.
• Maintain project plans and critical paths.
• Build strong cross-team relationships to ensure timely delivery of information and actions.
• Attend meetings and circulate minutes and actions.
• Arrange travel and support document legalisation, translations and related requirements.
• Provide customer service cover during team holidays.

Sales & Commercial Support

• Prepare materials for key retail meetings, line reviews and commercial presentations.
• Support store visits and help organise in‑store retailer events.
• Coordinate all logistics for TV shopping channel/retailers, including preparation, on‑site support and post‑show analysis.
• Conduct market and competitor research, summarising key insights.
• Assist with sales reporting, forecasting and performance tracking.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure alignment and follow‑up on actions.
• Maintain accurate pricing, promotions and commercial documentation.

Operations & Project Coordination

• Prepare briefing documents for manufacturers and product registration partners.
• Support day‑to‑day workflows across supply chain, logistics and inventory planning.
• Track timelines and deliverables for product launches and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate cross‑functional projects across sales, marketing, operations and finance.
• Provide order processing cover during team holidays.

Experience & Characteristics – Essential

• Exposure in an assistant, operations or commercial support role – even internships.
• Strong educational background
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a willingness to learn quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (Canva desirable).

Desirable

• Experience in beauty, haircare, luxury or consumer brands.
• Exposure to sales operations, supply chain or retail environments.
• Background in a high‑growth or entrepreneurial business.
• Advanced Excel or project management tools.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering accurate, insightful reports and presentations that support strategic decisions.
• Independently managing key operational workflows with minimal supervision.
• Becoming a trusted point of contact for clear communication and follow‑through.
• Contributing to improved processes and systems across the business.

Career Development

There's genuine scope to progress into Operations or Commercial Coordinator / Executive support roles as your experience and impact grow.

Package

• Competitive salary as listed
• Pension and healthcare package
• Complimentary hair services and product allowance!