Sales Administration Assistant

Are you a bubbly, organised people-person who loves getting things right for a client? Do you want a role where no two days are the same, one minute dispatching a client gift to New York, the next coordinating an exhibition stand delivery? If you're a fast learner with a genuine passion for great service, we'd love to hear from you.

About us DRAYTON is a long-established promotional merchandise company (40 years) based in Reading. We provide creative merchandise ideas and solutions to clients across a huge variety of sectors. Anything from a cupcake to a Christmas bauble, or a parasol to a full exhibition stand. With a large range of in-house branding machinery and a 3,500 sq ft showroom, we also look after logistics and build webstores to support clients’ events and exhibitions, shipping materials worldwide.

The role We're seeking an intelligent, fast-learning Sales Coordinator who can handle a variety of administrative tasks, support our sales team, and build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage web orders for event merchandise, including updating our webstore, picking and packing goods, and dispatching via couriers to UK and overseas locations


• Support the sales team by liaising with clients and suppliers to ensure smooth order processing and delivery


• Learn and maintain our software systems to update order details, deliveries, invoices, and incoming stock


• Oversee the checking in of goods delivered to our premises


• Coordinate time-sensitive deliveries of event materials (including exhibition stands, displays, and merchandise) to multiple locations


• Handle client gift deliveries worldwide, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch


• Provide excellent customer service, maintaining a professional and pleasant manner in all client and supplier interactions, whether on the phone or face to face

Who we're looking for • A caring, enthusiastic individual who takes pride in their work and excels at customer satisfaction, exceeding client expectations

• A well-organised individual who is passionate about not only doing their best, but doing whatever it takes to get the job done


• An excellent team player who values supporting colleagues as much as achieving personal success


• Someone with a bubbly, positive personality and strong communication skills


• An adaptable, quick learner, capable of mastering new systems and processes


• A creative thinker, eager to contribute ideas and improve workflows

This role has a clear progression path to a Sales Account Manager position after approximately one year of successful performance. As a Sales Account Manager, you'll take on increased responsibility for client relationships, strategic sales planning, and account growth.

What you'll get • Free on-site parking

• Private healthcare after 2 years’ service


• Casual dress


• Well-equipped kitchen and well-maintained offices


• Option for free branded clothing and samples


• Normally an extended Christmas break

Please note this role is fully office-based, with no hybrid working

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