Sales Support Assistant

Company: Osborne Appointments
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

Role Summary

Sales Support Assistant (Temp to Perm) – Bedford – Full Time, 39.5 hours per week. Salary £16.00 per hour (£33,000 per annum). This position starts as a temporary contract with the possibility of permanent employment after a successful probationary period.

Responsibilities

  • Speak with customers by phone and email
  • Prepare and follow up on quotations
  • Process customer orders accurately, up to 90 per day once trained
  • Manage customer accounts and build relationships
  • Liaise with UK and European suppliers
  • Chase outstanding quotations and opportunities
  • Upsell additional products where appropriate
  • Keep customer records up to date
  • Support the wider sales team

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in Sales Support, Sales Administration or Customer Service
  • Enjoys speaking to people and building relationships
  • Curious and able to understand customers’ needs
  • Confident working in a busy, fast‑paced environment
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Positive, proactive and a team player

Benefits (Temporary)

  • £16.00 per hour (£33,000 equivalent)
  • Weekly pay
  • Free parking
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position
  • Supportive team culture

Benefits (Permanent)

  • Annual company bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Death in service
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Free EV charging
  • Long service awards
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional Information

Our client is a long‑established business supplying customers across the UK and Europe with a reputation for customer service and quality. Employees are recognised, rewarded and given opportunities to develop. If you are interested in developing your career in a stable, growing business, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: July 21st, 2026