Sales & Marketing Trainee / Administrator Location: Newry Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent opportunity following initial cover period Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 About the Role An established, fast-growing, family-owned business in the equipment sector is seeking a Sales & Marketing Trainee / Administrator to join its commercial team. This is a hands-on development role designed to build the foundations for a long-term career in sales, marketing, and customer development. Duties: *Manage incoming sales enquiries, qualify leads, and ensure timely follow-up *Support customer engagement activities, including scheduling calls, visits, and product demonstrations *Assist in preparing quotations, sales documentation, and commercial follow-ups *Contribute to marketing activity, including brochures, product sheets, and campaign materials *Support digital marketing campaigns and help track lead performance and conversion *Coordinate trade shows, exhibitions, and live demonstration events (logistics, suppliers, setup) *Attend site visits, customer demos, and operational environments to build product knowledge *Rotate through operational departments (engineering, assembly, service) for technical understanding *Maintain CRM records, update pipelines, and assist with reporting *Support general administrative and commercial tasks as required Training & Progression: *03 months: Induction, product immersion, CRM training, shadowing senior sales activity *312 months: Increasing responsibility for lead management, marketing support, and customer engagement *1236 months: Field exposure, territory support, and progression towards Sales Executive responsibilities *Ongoing mentoring from senior management with regular performance reviews and development planning *Opportunities for travel, including occasional international exposure, as the role develops Criteria: Open to both graduates and individuals with strong practical or industry experience. The ideal candidate will be: *Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn *Strong communicator with good organisational ability *Comfortable working in both office and field environments *Interested in machinery, engineering, agriculture, transport, or industrial sectors *Computer literate and willing to develop CRM and digital marketing skills *A full driving licence is desirable, with a willingness to travel locally and occasionally further afield Benefits: *Competitive starting salary *Company pension scheme *On-site parking *Structured training and clear career progression *Exposure to real sales environments and industry-leading equipment *Supportive, close-knit team culture within a growing business Working Arrangement: *Full-time (40 hours per week, early finish on Fridays) *Office-based with regular site visits and field exposure Apply now for a confidential discussion or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI. Skills: Highly motivated proactive and eager to learn