London-based furniture brand Made in Ratio are looking for an all-round office assistant to support our team.

The ideal candidate would be a confident, organised, proactive all-rounder with excellent attention to detail as well as a can-do attitude. Previous experience in a similar role is essential as well as experience in dealing with invoicing and sales enquiries.

A confident and professional manner is essential as the role involves dealing with clients and suppliers on a daily basis as well as representing the company during key trade show events. You will be able to work both independently and with various external and internal staff as you will be responsible for assisting the team in a wide variety of tasks to ensure the studio operates smoothly and efficiently, some duties will include; diary and project management, organising meetings and travel, coordinating with suppliers, retailers and logistics companies, as well as helping organise and working at external events in London and abroad.

Duties include:

general administration; raising PO’s, purchasing, and processing invoices
dealing with incoming sales enquiries and processing product orders from retailers and clients
managing the dispatch and delivery of goods, working with suppliers to ensure goods are delivered to retailers and customers on time
managing new and existing client relationships as well as dealing with inbound sales enquiries
updating and maintaining the website, social media and newsletter content with news, press clippings and product info
general day to day office duties include maintaining the showroom and studio, ordering and maintaining supplies as well as other ad hoc duties when they are needed

Essential skills:

two years plus experience in a similar role, preferably in a creative office environment
proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
experience of Content Management Software (CMS), and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
proficient in handling and producing invoices, PO’s, reports, meeting notes, critical timelines and spread sheets as required
working at UK and international trade events in London, Paris, Milan (flexible working days/hours would be required during these times)
InDesign and Photoshop experience would be a big plus but is not essential
French or Italian language skills would also be advantageous for international trade shows and working with international suppliers

www.madeinratio.com

Application deadline: June 25, 2015

How to apply

Candidates for the role of studio assistant at Made in Ratio should email expressions of interest along with your resume to info@madeinratio.com

Please note that due to the high volume of expression received not all emails can be replied to.