Sampling Coordinator & Marketing Assistant

Our client is a UK manufacturer of Commercial Textile Flooring, Carpet Tiles, and Matting sold through Architects/Specifiers and the Contract Flooring trade, they have been in business since the Mid 60's and one of their divisions is the market leader in the fibre bonded/non-woven flooring to the UK market. We are now assisting with their search for a Sampling Coordinator & Marketing Assistant to work at their Rotherham site.

The purpose of the role will be to manage the sample card and merchandising requirements, and will report in to the Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Responding to sample requests from architects, end users and distributors.
• Raising sample card orders on the system.
• Supporting sales reps with sample cards and branded promotional items.
• Reviewing the stock levels to create a monthly stock report.
• Coordinating new sample cards for key distributors.
• Supporting the marketing manager with launch plans for new products.
• Liasing with the design agency to create briefs fornew sample card designs, swatch covers, point-of-sale advertising and shelving displays.
• Checking and approving artwork for new sample card designs.

Requirements:

• Passionate about marketing
• Interested in the textiles industry
• Administration experience preferred
• Sales experience desired
• Analytical and passionate about numbers.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• An excellent communicator.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Positive, flexible, and able to work at a fast pace.
• Take ownership of your work and using your initiative to deliver

Benefits:

• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
• Generous Pension.
• Competitive salary.
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications.

Other:

• Full time office-based role.
• Working hours: 8:30am – 5pm (1hour lunch)

If you would like to apply for the role, or to find out more, please call Sharna on or email