Sales Support Assistant / Medical Sales Representative | Ref: 8302

Description

Sue Ross Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic medical supplies business in Rotherham, who are seeking a Sales Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a mainly office-based role with UK-wide travel required, including occasional overnight stays (1–2 times per month).

This varied position supports the sales and marketing function of the business and involves a blend of customer outreach, campaign coordination, and face-to-face networking. You will be expected to use your initiative, bring energy to campaigns, and build rapport with clients and consultants, particularly within the healthcare sector.

A full clean driving licence is essential, and the successful candidate will have access to a pool car for business travel.

Key Responsibilities for the Sales Support Assistant role:

• Generate and follow up on sales leads
• Make outbound phone calls to clients and prospects
• Maintain and update customer records and contact lists
• Analyse and report on sales campaign performance
• Support the delivery of marketing campaigns (e-shots, mailshots, etc.)
• Attend exhibitions, client meetings, and networking events across the UK
• Visit consultants (often at hospitals) to promote products/services

Candidate Requirements for the Sales Support Assistant role:

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a sales or marketing role
• Confident communicator with a professional and engaging phone manner
• Comfortable working with data and translating insights into actionable plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience using SAGE software is desirable
• Highly organised with a proactive, detail-oriented approach
• Willing to travel regularly and stay overnight as needed (essential)
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer for the Sales Support Assistant role:

• A varied and exciting role that mixes office-based coordination with external engagement
• The opportunity to travel across the UK, build your network, and grow professionally
• Use of a pool car for all travel-related activities
• A collaborative working environment with the chance to make a real impact on the sales team’s success

This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. If you’re a motivated, people-focused professional with a passion for sales and a flexible attitude to travel, we’d love to hear from you.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.