The Administrative & Sales Assistant plays a key role in the smooth running of the Bovis Group's branches. Acting as the main point of contact between clients, sales teams, operations staff and suppliers, this position supports both the administrative and commercial management of day-to-day activities.
Versatile, organised and detail-oriented, the Administrative & Sales Assistant contributes to the daily management of branch operations, oversees customer files, and supports the preparation and follow-up of technical projects carried out in the field.
Within the Bovis Group, this role is particularly strategic in demanding sectors such as heavy handling, specialised transport, lifting operations, healthcare logistics, industry, and fine art transportation.
Alternative job titles: Sales Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Management Assistant
Related roles: Customer Service Coordinator, Operations Assistant, Administrative Coordinator
Industries: Specialised transport, logistics, industry, healthcare, heavy handling, B2B services
The Administrative & Sales Assistant is responsible for managing administrative processes while supporting commercial activities. Their role is to assist operational and sales teams in organising projects and ensuring accurate administrative follow-up throughout each assignment.
Typical day-to-day responsibilities include:
Across Bovis Group branches, Administrative & Sales Assistants play an essential role in ensuring smooth communication between departments while contributing directly to customer satisfaction.
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The main responsibilities include:
Administrative Management: Manage all administrative aspects of customer projects and ensure accurate handling of operational documentation.
Quotation Preparation: Prepare commercial quotations and assist with tender submissions.
Sales Support: Receive customer enquiries, monitor orders, and coordinate service delivery arrangements.
Invoicing: Prepare and monitor customer and supplier invoices, and manage administrative follow-ups when required.
Performance Monitoring: Update reporting dashboards and contribute to sales performance tracking.
Project Documentation: Prepare administrative files relating to projects and operations, including insurance documents, permits, parking authorisations, and other required paperwork.
Cross-Department Coordination: Facilitate communication between sales teams, operations, customers and suppliers.
At the Bovis Group, this position requires strong versatility to support technically demanding, high-value projects.
To succeed in this role, the following skills are essential:
Organisation & Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency.
Strong Communication Skills: Build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and external partners.
Excellent Written Communication: Produce clear and professional administrative and commercial documentation.
IT & Office Software Proficiency: Confident use of business software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Customer Service Mindset: Respond promptly to customer requests while ensuring excellent service quality.
Flexibility & Responsiveness: Adapt quickly to changing priorities and operational requirements.
Coordination Skills: Effectively manage communication between internal departments and external stakeholders.
The Administrative & Sales Assistant role can be accessed through a variety of educational pathways, including business administration, office management or commercial support qualifications.
Relevant qualifications may include:
Previous experience in transport, logistics or technical service industries is a valuable asset for developing a career within the Bovis Group.
The Administrative & Sales Assistant role offers excellent career progression opportunities within the Bovis Group.
With experience, employees may progress to positions such as:
Some employees also choose to specialise in technical sectors such as:
Thanks to the diversity of its activities and its continued national and international growth, the Bovis Group offers numerous opportunities for career development, skills enhancement and professional progression.
At Bovis, we are looking for organised, proactive and versatile professionals who are eager to support our teams and our customers every day. Join us and contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale technical projects across exciting and challenging industries.