Executive Assistant and Sales Executive

at  Voltedge

ABOUT

Our client, a leading study abroad provider, developing and delivering short-term
programs for University students coming to Ireland and greater Europe, is looking for an experienced and solutions-oriented Executive Assistant and Sales Executive who has a roll up your sleeves attitude, thrives in a busy working environment and is a paramount team player.

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION

You will be supporting the CEO with day-to-day administrative tasks, travel, programme development and sales support.
The candidate must be trustworthy, a go-getter, adaptable to change with a firm yet nurturing personality to support the CEO. The candidate must have exceptional
organisational skills, be able to manage multiple projects, and enjoy problem solving
with their teammates. This role requires you to work autonomously but also as a team member, create new processes and be able to multi-task on a high level.
The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to adapt their
communication style to those they are working or collaborating with.
This is a hybrid position whereby the candidate will need to report to the main office a few times a week and may work remotely the other days.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 2+ years experience as an Executive Assistant in a full-time role.
• 2+ years experience in sales and marketing
• Excellent computer skills and experience with Google Suite, Microsoft, CANVA,
• CRM system experience, Microsoft Office and Social Media outlets for advertising.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys working with people from all backgrounds
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Exceptional time-management skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal skills, B1 or higher
• Full drivers EU drivers license and transport

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Third Level qualification in a relevant field
• Previous experience with study abroad, tourism and/or sales industries
• Previous experience with Zoho CRM or similar systems

Executive Assistant to the CEO

• Provide direct support for the CEO on all levels
• Assists with correspondence and email management
• Event planning, managing meeting requests and scheduling
• Coordinate travel plans, booking travel and creating itineraries
• Transcribe source material, prepare documents, powerpoints, reports, tables and charts; distribute as appropriate for meetings and conferences
• Assist with upper level paperwork and grants
• Maintains confidential and sensitive records
• Research for programme destinations and bookings
• Other duties as may be assigned

Sales Support

• Conducting research on potential clients/partners
• Generating leads and follow up
• Assisting in marketing strategy execution
• Maintaining databases with current leads
• Maintaining relationships with existing partners
• Assisting in organising events and promotional activities
• Marketing and promotion of The Company
• Other duties as may be assigned