Personal Assistant

A wonderful opportunity to work for a charismatic and successful Chairman, in a well established and fast growing wine distribution company. A great opportunity to learn and develop skills, learning from a highly successful business individual, with superb insight into the industry.

This is a PA support role, working very closely with the company chairman and managing his affairs in his absence. This role would suit someone who has a flexible approach to work and keen to learn about the industry.

Key Features of Role:

– Diary Management/Co-ordination for a busy Chairman, who spends a fair bit of time travelling overseas

– Sales Administration responsibilities, processing customer orders, raising invoices, sending quotations/brochures

– Dealing with customers, resolving queries, offering good customer services and building rapport with clients

– Liaising with suppliers, chasing up orders and dealing with operational issues

– Learning about the Wine Industry and developing knowledge

Skills/Experience:

– Previous experience within Administration or a Secretarial/PA support role

– Proficient with Microsoft packages (namely Word & Excel and Outlook)

– Excellent communicator, with strong verbal and written English

– Able to multi-task and prioritise work load in a fast paced environment

– Must be able to work on own initiative

This role involves working from Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, and offers 29 Days Holidays (including Bank Holidays). Starting Salary for the role is between £27,600 – £30,000pa