Temporary Sales Research & Database Assistant
Island Ropes & Rigging Limited
The Workshop, Bye Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2AG
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Job type: Temporary, part-time, fixed-term
Contract length: Initially 6–8 weeks, with the possibility of extension
Expected hours: 14 hours per week, with up to 3 additional hours available by prior agreement
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: On-site at our Ledbury factory
Working hours
- Monday: 09:00–16:00
- Tuesday: 09:00–16:00
- Optional Friday: 09:00–12:00, by prior agreement
- Monday and Tuesday each include a paid 30-minute lunch break
- The full seven hours on Monday and Tuesday will be paid
About Island Ropes
Island Ropes & Rigging Limited is a growing Ledbury-based supplier and manufacturer of specialist synthetic ropes and rope assemblies.
We supply customers across a wide variety of industries, including industrial winching, lifting, commercial marine, offshore, aquaculture, agriculture, safety, film and events.
We are looking for an accurate, curious and organised person to join us for an initial 6–8 week project, helping our sales team build, verify and improve targeted customer databases.
The role
This is a practical research and database-building position. You will investigate businesses operating within selected industries, identify the most appropriate contacts and create accurate, campaign-ready records for our sales team.
You will work on one market at a time, learning what makes a company relevant to Island Ropes and which of our products may be suitable for it.
The role will involve a mixture of online research, database work, information checking and polite telephone calls to businesses.
Full guidance and training will be provided. You do not need previous sales experience or knowledge of the rope industry.
Main responsibilities
- Researching businesses within selected industries and markets
- Establishing what each company does and whether it is a suitable prospect
- Identifying appropriate contacts and decision-makers
- Finding and checking business telephone numbers, email addresses and professional profiles
- Making polite telephone calls to verify names, job titles and contact information
- Entering information accurately into spreadsheets and company systems
- Cleaning, updating and standardising existing database records
- Identifying and removing duplicate or outdated information
- Recording where information was obtained and when it was verified
- Preparing accurate prospect lists for future sales campaigns
- Providing brief progress updates to the sales team
About you
We are more interested in your attitude, accuracy and willingness to learn than previous experience.
You should be:
- Comfortable using computers and carrying out online research
- Accurate, methodical and well organised
- Curious and willing to investigate what different businesses actually do
- Able to follow clear processes and maintain consistent records
- Confident communicating politely and professionally
- Willing to make straightforward telephone calls after appropriate training
- Comfortable asking questions when something is unclear
- Able to work independently while also contributing to a small, friendly team
- Responsible when handling company and business-contact information
Experience using Microsoft Excel, databases, CRM systems or LinkedIn would be helpful but is not essential.
What we offer
- £12.71 per hour
- Paid 30-minute lunch break on Monday and Tuesday
- Full training and guidance
- Practical experience in commercial research, databases, sales support and campaign preparation
- Exposure to a growing manufacturing and industrial-supply business
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- An initial 6–8 week position with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement
- A reference following successful completion of the placement
How to apply
Please apply through Indeed with:
- Your current CV
- A short covering note explaining why the position interests you and why you believe your research, communication and organisational skills would suit the role
Please also confirm your availability to start and whether you can regularly attend our Ledbury factory on Mondays and Tuesdays and possibly Friday's.
Applications submitted without a covering note may not be considered.
Island Ropes & Rigging Limited is committed to providing equal opportunities. Applications are welcomed from anyone who believes they have the skills and attitude needed to succeed in the position.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
