LOCATION Smarden, Kent

CONTRACT Full-time permanent role. Initially Maternity Cover with potential to remain in the same department or transfer to purchasing when that cover is finished.

ABOUT US Grestec is a fast-moving, team-oriented company based in Smarden, Kent. We supply high-quality products and services across the UK and internationally priding ourselves on being collaborative, detail-driven, and customer-focused. We’re a small team in a family run business, and we value people who take ownership, think clearly under pressure, and have the people skills to handle all types of customers — even the occasional grumpy one!

THE ROLE We’re looking to employ for this role to join our sales desk. You’ll be stepping into a key position covering maternity leave initially — with the potential to remain as a permanent sales desk member or transfer into our purchasing desk thereafter. This isn’t your average admin job — attention to detail is crucial, and so is your ability to spot sales opportunities, ask smart questions, and work efficiently with both customers and colleagues.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Primary Focus – Sales Desk • Responding to customer enquiries, creating quotes, and processing sales orders • Organizing UK deliveries and sample requests • Advising clients on product options, specifications, and environmental factors • Liaising with Area Managers and Purchasing team to coordinate stock and pricing • Conducting stock checks and recommending ancillary or complementary items • Sourcing products to support customer project requirements Secondary Focus – Purchasing Desk (potential future transition) • Processing supplier orders and managing project registrations • Coordinating inbound goods and updating pricing information • Responding to internal technical queries and managing supplier documents • Maintaining the Vendor Library and sourcing alternatives where needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Must-Haves: • Exceptional attention to detail – if you don’t naturally spot errors or inconsistencies, this won’t be the right fit • Strong communication skills – clear, friendly, and professional • System literacy – comfortable navigating CRM/order systems, Excel and other Microsoft applications • Sales-savvy mindset – we don’t need or want pushy, but you do need to ask the right questions and spot opportunities • Due to our countryside location (with plenty of on-site parking), candidates will need to have their own transport, as we are not easily accessible by public transport.

WORKING HOURS Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm