Office Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Abingdon Flooring are one of the largest carpet manufacturers in the U.K we supply a network of retailers with Point of Sale units within their stores. You will be joining the Marketing Department who's responsiblity it is to ensure all product launches are supported with relevant sales tools, we also liase with our 20 Account Managers to ensure our retailers showrooms have everything the need to promote the Abingdon brand.
We are looking for a new member of our Merchandising team. Some one who is extremely organised, super helpful and a total whiz on Excel. In return you will be working as part of a fun and energetic team, in a fast paced environment, where no two days are the same.
Our new administrator will help support our current Merchandiser team with general admin tasks including processing orders, stock management, organising deliveries and customer installations.
You will be the first point of contact for merchandise related enquiries from customers and internal teams.
You will help provide administration support to the Merchandise Co-ordinators to ensure timely processing of sample and unitary orders for retail installation or dispatch through couriers and logistics partners
Work with the Merchandise Co-ordinators to accurately record stock allocation; stock in/ out and ensure that systems are up-to-date
Support merchandising teams by assisting with install schedules and necessary paperwork, communicating plans with Sales Representatives and booking in installations with customers when needed.
Provide invoicing support for completed installs, liaising with the internal accounts team and customers
Assist with purchasing decisions and ordering for unitary and product range launches; rolling stock and top-ups; group, wholesale and national stock requirements.
Support and administrate online sample requests and monitor stock levels, working with web developers, sales teams and warehouse operatives to ensure timely download and processing
Support and administrate in-store sample requests dispatched via UPS
Request and record quotes from a range of suppliers and communicate with team for approval
Aid in the production and on-going distribution of general merchandise materials including contribution to design briefs, proofing and approval of content
Ensure pre-authorised departmental budgets are adhered to.
Respond to product specification enquiries to supply relevant information and ensure that information is up to date and accurate
Work to develop and adopt new systems to improve efficiencies.
Ensure and promote compliance with all health and safety, quality and human resource policies of Abingdon Flooring.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,675.77-£23,666.22 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bradford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- BRADFORD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Administrator roles across Abingdon Flooring's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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