Job Title: Executive Assistant to Head of Sales
Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Nottingham
Role Overview
The Executive Assistant to the Head of Sales provides high-level administrative, organisational, and operational support to enable the effective running of the Sales function. The role requires strong commercial awareness, exceptional organisation, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Acting as a trusted partner, the Executive Assistant ensures the Head of Sales can focus on strategic objectives and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
Provide proactive, confidential, and efficient executive support to the Head of Sales
Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings, internal reviews, and external appointments
Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Head of Sales
Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing documents
Take accurate meeting minutes and track actions to completion
Sales Operations & Coordination
Support sales planning activities, including forecasting meetings, pipeline reviews, and performance updates
Collate and analyse sales data, KPIs, and reports for leadership review
Coordinate sales leadership meetings, off-sites, and quarterly business reviews
Assist with CRM updates, reporting accuracy, and data integrity
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with senior leaders, customers, and external partners professionally and confidently
Coordinate communication between sales, marketing, finance, operations, and other departments
Support onboarding of new senior sales team members
Project & Process Support
Assist with sales-related projects, initiatives, and process improvements
Track deadlines, milestones, and deliverables across key sales initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve administrative and reporting processes
Administrative & Operational Duties
Manage travel arrangements, expenses, and invoices
Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems
Support budget tracking and cost control activities
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrator supporting senior leadership
Strong organisational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
Experience supporting a Sales Director or commercial leadership team
Understanding of sales processes, CRM systems, and sales reporting
Experience working in a fast-paced, commercial environment
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