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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* 0–3 months: Induction, product immersion, CRM training, shadowing senior sales activity.
* 3–12 months: Increasing responsibility for lead management, marketing support, and customer engagement.
* 12–36 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.
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