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Sales and Administrative Assistant

Salary £28,000 per annum
Hours 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday
Location London
Closing Date 14 November 2025
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 14 November 2025

Main Duties

We are seeking a full time sales and administrative assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team located in our Westminster showroom. This is a new role in our sub-brand, J Wippell and Co., with great room for growth.

You will be numerate and confident with Microsoft Excel, and personable over the phone and email. Knowledge of garments, patterns and production is advantageous. You should be a good listener and quick learner.

Typical tasks include:

  • Dealing with customers face to face, over the phone, and via email
  • Filling in spreadsheets, preparing invoices, corresponding with customers about their orders
  • Placing purchase orders with suppliers
  • Checking fabric stock levels
  • Liaising with our tailoring and production team

Skills and Experience Required

  • An excellent eye for detail
  • E-commerce, e.g. Shopify
  • High numeracy
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Be a team player with a good sense of humour
  • Have a positive outlook
  • A willingness to learn
  • An understanding of garment construction is a bonus

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.