The Astute Group is a full-service digital and traditional, branding & marketing company, and we’re in the middle of our biggest chapter yet. Fifty years since we started, and we’re rebuilding for the next fifty. That takes someone out front who can bring in business, build relationships, and represent us properly.

If you’ve got the drive to hunt new business, the vision to spot where the opportunities are, and the hunger to build something rather than maintain it, keep reading.

• Getting out there, meeting Scottish SMEs and building genuine relationships

• Identifying and chasing new business opportunities across our full range of services

• Representing The Astute Group at events, meetings, and pitches

• Using data, insight and tools to work smarter and close faster

• Reporting on your pipeline and owning your numbers

• A proven appetite for winning new business, not just managing existing accounts
• Confidence, ambition, and the drive to progress into a bigger role as we grow
• Comfortable with technology as part of your everyday toolkit
• Full commitment to the job and to growing with the company
• The vision to see where a client’s brand could go, and the drive to sell it.

• Genuine career progression as the company scales
• The backing of a 50-year-old company going through its biggest transformation yet
• Autonomy, trust, and the resources to go and win

Think you’ve got what it takes? Send your CV and a covering letter telling us why you’re the one, to paula@theastutegroup.net

This is not a traditional sales role, you won’t be expected to cold call or chase sales. Instead, you’ll provide essential administrative support to our sales team while also helping with the wider day-to-day running of the office.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable with administration, enjoys keeping things organised and has good attention to detail. Previous experience in sales administration, general office administration and/or purchase ledger would be an advantage.

• Supporting the sales team with quotes, orders, customer enquiries and general administration
• Keeping customer and project information up to date
• Processing paperwork and ensuring jobs move smoothly through the business
• Assisting with purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices and keeping records up to date
• General office administration and supporting the wider team when required
• Communicating with customers and suppliers by phone and email
• Using our business systems and learning how our processes work
• Helping to keep the office organised and running efficiently

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Experience in sales administration, purchase ledger or general office administration would be beneficial
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident using computers and able to learn new systems quickly
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
• Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team
• Reliable, practical and able to manage a varied workload
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities as you become familiar with the business

• A permanent, full-time position within an established and growing business
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A varied role where no two days are quite the same
• The opportunity to develop your skills and take on additional responsibilities
• The chance to become part of a company with a 50-year history and an exciting future

We are looking for someone who is available to start immediately, or as soon as possible.

If you’re an organised administrator looking for a varied role within a busy, friendly business, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for the role to paula@theastutegroup.net

Previous applicants need not apply.