Admin / Virtual Assistant with Sales & Marketing Experience - Contract to Hire

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Admin / Virtual Assistant to support the sales and marketing side of our growing electrical contracting business, Mission Road Electrical.

This role will work closely with the Director and Office Manager to support lead generation, follow-ups, sales admin, and general business support. You’ll help make sure enquiries are followed up, outreach is consistent, and nothing slips through the cracks.

+ This is a long-term role for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing and following up inbound enquiries

- Supporting outbound sales activity (LinkedIn outreach, email follow-ups, light cold outreach)

- Keeping track of leads, follow-ups, and responses

- Sales admin support (updating spreadsheets / CRM, logging activity)

- Assisting with basic marketing admin (campaign tracking, contact lists, message scheduling)

- General admin support for the business as required

- Working closely with the Office Manager to keep things organised and moving

You will not be responsible for quoting or closing deals — your role is to support, organise, and keep momentum in the sales pipeline.

What We’re Looking For

- Experience as an Admin, VA, or Sales Support role

- Comfortable with sales follow-up and outreach

- Experience using LinkedIn for business or lead generation

- Confident communicator (written and verbal)

- Highly organised with strong attention to detail

- Able to work independently and take initiative

- Experience supporting small businesses or trades is a bonus

Working Arrangement

- Remote role

- Flexible hours (to be agreed)

- Ongoing / long-term work available

- Direct communication with the Director and Office Manager

To Apply - Please include:

- A brief summary of your relevant experience

- Examples of sales or marketing support you’ve done previously

- Your availability and preferred working hours

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