Administration | Sales Assistant

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest New Zealand Limited in Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic Administration / Sales Assistant to join our team. This hands-on role involves admin tasks, supporting the sales team and delivering excellent customer service in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will be adept at coordinating schedules, handling inquiries, preparing quotes, and keeping accurate records. Strong MS Office skills and a positive, proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or sales support.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong organisational skills with multitasking.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day office administration.
• Answer calls, emails and inquiries with professionalism.
• Prepare quotes, process orders, and follow up on inquiries.
• Maintain customer records and sales documents.
• Assist with invoicing and office administration.
• Coordinate appointments, deliveries and schedules.
• Support sales team to achieve results and build relationships.
• Provide excellent customer service at every step.
• Help keep the business running smoothly.

Skills

Administration

Sales support

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

Team player

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Love keeping things organised, helping customers, and making things happen?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Administration / Sales Assistant to join our team. If you're someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment, and takes pride in delivering great customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be the friendly face (and voice) of the business while providing essential administrative support and helping our sales team deliver an outstanding customer experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the office with administration tasks.
• Answering phone calls, emails, and customer enquiries with professionalism and a smile.
• Preparing quotes, processing customer orders, and following up on enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate customer records and sales documentation.
• Assisting with invoicing and general office administration.
• Coordinating appointments, deliveries, and schedules.
• Supporting the sales team to achieve great results and build lasting customer relationships.
• Providing exceptional customer service every step of the way.
• Pitching in wherever needed to keep the business running smoothly.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in an administration and/or sales support role (essential).
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• The ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• A positive attitude, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
• Loves helping people and providing excellent customer service.
• Is reliable, organised, and can manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes ownership of tasks and gets things done.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude every day.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary based on your experience.
• A supportive and friendly team culture.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth.
• A stable, full-time position with plenty of variety.
• The chance to be part of a business where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Successfully pass a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) background check.
• Successfully pass an ACC claims history check.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

If you're an experienced Administration / Sales Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.