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Executive Assistant

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Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£33k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Executive Assistant to Head of Sales

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Nottingham

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant to the Head of Sales provides high-level administrative, organisational, and operational support to enable the effective running of the Sales function. The role requires strong commercial awareness, exceptional organisation, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Acting as a trusted partner, the Executive Assistant ensures the Head of Sales can focus on strategic objectives and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

Provide proactive, confidential, and efficient executive support to the Head of Sales

Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings, internal reviews, and external appointments

Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Head of Sales

Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing documents

Take accurate meeting minutes and track actions to completion

Sales Operations & Coordination

Support sales planning activities, including forecasting meetings, pipeline reviews, and performance updates

Collate and analyse sales data, KPIs, and reports for leadership review

Coordinate sales leadership meetings, off-sites, and quarterly business reviews

Assist with CRM updates, reporting accuracy, and data integrity

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with senior leaders, customers, and external partners professionally and confidently

Coordinate communication between sales, marketing, finance, operations, and other departments

Support onboarding of new senior sales team members

Project & Process Support

Assist with sales-related projects, initiatives, and process improvements

Track deadlines, milestones, and deliverables across key sales initiatives

Identify opportunities to improve administrative and reporting processes

Administrative & Operational Duties

Manage travel arrangements, expenses, and invoices

Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems

Support budget tracking and cost control activities

Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrator supporting senior leadership

Strong organisational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands

High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable

Experience supporting a Sales Director or commercial leadership team

Understanding of sales processes, CRM systems, and sales reporting

Experience working in a fast-paced, commercial environment

INDAB

Reference: 225100259

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CV-Library

Executive Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library

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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£33k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Executive Assistant to Head of Sales

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Nottingham

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant to the Head of Sales provides high-level administrative, organisational, and operational support to enable the effective running of the Sales function. The role requires strong commercial awareness, exceptional organisation, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Acting as a trusted partner, the Executive Assistant ensures the Head of Sales can focus on strategic objectives and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

Provide proactive, confidential, and efficient executive support to the Head of Sales

Manage complex diaries, scheduling meetings, internal reviews, and external appointments

Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Head of Sales

Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing documents

Take accurate meeting minutes and track actions to completion

Sales Operations & Coordination

Support sales planning activities, including forecasting meetings, pipeline reviews, and performance updates

Collate and analyse sales data, KPIs, and reports for leadership review

Coordinate sales leadership meetings, off-sites, and quarterly business reviews

Assist with CRM updates, reporting accuracy, and data integrity

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with senior leaders, customers, and external partners professionally and confidently

Coordinate communication between sales, marketing, finance, operations, and other departments

Support onboarding of new senior sales team members

Project & Process Support

Assist with sales-related projects, initiatives, and process improvements

Track deadlines, milestones, and deliverables across key sales initiatives

Identify opportunities to improve administrative and reporting processes

Administrative & Operational Duties

Manage travel arrangements, expenses, and invoices

Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems

Support budget tracking and cost control activities

Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrator supporting senior leadership

Strong organisational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands

High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable

Experience supporting a Sales Director or commercial leadership team

Understanding of sales processes, CRM systems, and sales reporting

Experience working in a fast-paced, commercial environment

INDAB
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Reference: 225100259

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