New Business Assistant

Company: Lawrence Dean Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Bishop's Stortford
Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-established business in Bishop’s Stortford. Working within a friendly and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in supporting customers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure new business opportunities are progressed efficiently. This role would suit an organised and customer-focused individual who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced office environment.

New Business Assistant – Job Overview

As a New Business Assistant, your duties will include:

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Providing quotations and finance rates to suppliers
  • Managing incoming enquiries via telephone and email
  • Logging and updating customer information on internal systems
  • Advising suppliers of credit decisions and next steps
  • Chasing outstanding information and updates on business proposals
  • Supporting the onboarding and setup of new customer accounts
  • Generating reports and maintaining accurate records
  • Liaising with multiple internal departments to ensure deals progress smoothly
  • Resolving queries and delivering a high standard of customer service
  • Supporting the wider sales operation and providing administrative assistance where required

New Business Assistant – Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience within a customer service, administration, sales support, or account management role
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Confident building relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong IT skills, including experience using CRM or database systems
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and customer-focused attitude

Benefits Offered

  • £26,000 per annum
  • Full training and ongoing support
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Friendly and collaborative team environment
  • Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break

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Posted: June 7th, 2026