The Opportunity: Join a Leading Sports Events Company!
Are you ready to bring your administrative and sales support skills into a whole new field - one filled with excitement, energy and the great outdoors? If you're an experienced Office Administrator or Sales Support professional looking to pivot into a dynamic industry where sport, fitness and adventure meet, this is the role for you!
Who We Are
Alive Outside is a fast-growing, nationwide sports events company that provides challenging and exciting outdoor activities for people of all ages. Our renowned brands include:

• HELL & BACK, Ireland’s largest and award-winning obstacle course event.
• Alive Outside Adventure Centre: Located in the stunning Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow, where we host schools, sports clubs, corporate clients, camps and even Ireland’s Fittest Family TV Show.

At Alive Outside, we’re passionate about challenging people to embrace the outdoors and create unforgettable experiences. Now, we're looking for someone to join us on this exciting journey as we continue to expand.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a job - it’s a chance to align your career with your passion for sport and a healthy, active lifestyle. As our Customer & Sales Support Administrator, you'll work behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly, from customer service to sales operations, playing a key role in bringing events like HELL & BACK to life.
You’ll be joining a health-conscious, energetic team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. This full-time role offers incredible growth potential with opportunities for career progression into management as the company expands.
Your Role
As our Customer & Sales Support Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, coordinating essential administrative duties to ensure our events and services run flawlessly. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and support the Commercial Team in driving sales initiatives.
This full-time role, with a 6-month probation period, is no ordinary desk job. You’ll balance remote work with on-site days at our Adventure Centre in Killruddery, interacting with a diverse range of customers and team members. You’ll be responsible for everything from financial administration and customer correspondence to team coordination and event logistics.
Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Be the first point of contact for customer queries, complaints and consent form management.
• Sales Support: Manage sales leads, coordinate welcome communications to groups leaders and collaborate with the Commercial Team on sales initiatives.
• Operations: Implement and refine administrative systems, maintain the company’s filing system and support staff scheduling and personnel records.
• Financial Administration: Manage office budgets, assist with month-end processes and oversee invoicing and credit control.

What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking a highly skilled Office Administrator or Sales Support professional who is ready to transfer their expertise to an exciting new industry. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Sales Support and/or Office Administration with financial and budgetary experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Good commercial acumen is essential.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• A passion for sport, fitness and the outdoors is an advantage.
• Based in Ireland, with the flexibility to work from home and at our Adventure Centre in Killruddery, Bray, Co Wicklow.
• Full driver’s license and access to a car.

What’s in It for You?

• Professional Growth: With our rapid expansion, you’ll quickly have the opportunity to advance your career into management, taking on more responsibilities and leadership roles as we grow.
• Dynamic Work Environment: A mix of remote and on-site work, with flexibility and the chance to be part of exciting live events.
• Active Lifestyle: Be part of a team that values well-being, fitness and the outdoors - and get the chance to participate in our events.

Join Us
If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and make a real impact in the world of sport and outdoor events, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type

• Full-time position, starting Tuesday 7th January 2025
• Occasional weekend event attendance required, with a day off in lieu provided.

Key Dates

• Closing Date for Applications: Wed 6th Nov 2024
• Online Interview = Tues 12th to Fri 15th Nov 2024
• Face-to-face Interview in Killruddery = Wed 11th Dec 2024
• Job Offer = Fri 13th Dec 2024
• Start Date = Tues 7th Jan 2025

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €34,000.00-€36,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southern Cross Road, Bray, CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• If selected, would you be available to attend a face-to-face in-person interview in Killruddery on Wednesday 11th December 2024?
• If offered the position, are you able to start work on Tuesday 7th January 2025?
• Have you a full driver's license and access to a car for weekly meetings in Killruddery?
• Does the starting salary range of €34,000-€36,000 align with your expectations?

Experience:

• Customer service and/or sales support: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southern Cross Road, Bray, CO. Wicklow
Application deadline: 06/11/2024
Expected start date: 07/01/2025