Careers

ABOUT US

Hemingways are a leading e-commerce, sales and distribution company who represent a wide range of major UK and international brands. Home to Voucher Express, Vex Rewards, Cadbury Gifts Direct and Green & Black’s, the company operates both in the UK and globally promoting and selling products to consumer and corporate markets.


With heritage tracing back to 1919, the company has recently celebrated its 100th trading year. Employing over 120 permanent staff across two sites in Ripon, a modern purpose-built extension had been finished in 2020, which has been accredited by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and operates to a Grade A storage and distribution rating.


Independently owned and managed, the company is a multi-million pound turnover business that is financially stable with a positive growth outlook across all areas of the business.


Benefits

Healthcare

Simply Health healthcare cover, which covers almost everything from dental check-ups and doctors appointments to discounted gym membership

Pension

A competitive 4% pension contribution to help you prepare for the future.

Discounts

Fantastic discount on company goods, including gift cards, vouchers and confectionery.

Bonus Scheme

A refer a friend bonus scheme, with up to £300 offered for finding the right fit for the team.

Events

Regular corporate events from quizzes, food trucks and fancy dress to a huge Christmas party!

Holidays

A generous 23 days paid holiday a year plus bank holidays, to increase with length of service

Fruits

A delicious weekly fruit basket to help yourself to!

Our Vacancies

Sales Support Representative

Job Title: Sales Support Representative

Department: B2B Sales

Reporting to: Sales Operations Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 Mon-Fri

Salary: Starting £24500 rising after probation then banded .  

Who are we looking for?

Are you looking to kick-start a career or make a move into Administration, Customer Service or Sales?

We’ve got a great opportunity for someone friendly, organised, and ready to learn in a busy Sales Support Team.

This is a role that mixes admin tasks with helping our business customers. You’ll get hands-on experience with business systems, data-entry, and customer support, all while working with a supportive team who’ll help you learn the ropes. If you're someone who enjoys helping others and is keen to build skills in a fast-moving business, this could be the role for you. All you need is a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and the confidence to chat with people - we’ll teach you the rest!

What does the role involve?

In this role, you’ll support both our sales team and our corporate customers - helping to keep things running smoothly, while also being a friendly voice when clients need support. You’ll be involved in processing orders, keeping records up to date, and helping to solve customer queries in an efficient and professional way. It’s a busy, hands-on role that’s ideal if you like staying organised, working with people, and learning new skills in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key role responsibilities?

Sales Administration:

  • Processing customer orders via email, phone or online chat
  • Use company systems (e.g. Sage200) to enter and manage orders
  • Ensuring orders are processed accurately and with a high level of attention to detail
  • Supporting delivery timelines by managing customer expectations
  • Ensuring all orders are processed within the service level agreements
  • Look for chances to recommend extra products or services
  • Help new clients get set up on our systems
  • Coordinating with other departments, such as finance and operations
  • Support projects for top UK brands like John Lewis, Selfridges, Primark & IKEA

Customer Service:

  • Support clients with questions or problems, working with other teams when needed
  • Provide friendly, helpful after-sales support
  • Keep customer details up to date in our systems
  • Build strong relationships with customers and team members
  • Share any common issues or useful feedback with the wider team

What skills do you need?

  • Good Communicator: Friendly and confident talking to customers and teammates
  • Customer First: Always ready to help and go the extra mile
  • Team Player: Works well with others and supports the team
  • Flexible: Happy to take on different tasks and learn new things
  • Attention to Detail: Careful, organised, and accurate with your work

What are the benefits?

  • 23 days annual leave (increases with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare cashback plan
  • Free onsite parking with EV charging available
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech scheme
  • Bespoke training & development
  • Free fresh fruit delivered weekly
  • Retail discounts
  • Weekly exercise classes
  • On site gym access

A bit about us!

As a specialist in eCommerce, sales, warehousing and distribution, we work with some of the biggest UK and international brands. Our mission is simple: to connect people with the brands they love!

Voucher Express, is all about making gifting and rewarding easy. We specialise in pre-paid digital and physical gift cards, offering smart, hassle-free solutions for retailers, corporate clients and consumers. We also manage CadburyGiftsDirect.co.uk, bringing chocolate lovers the perfect treats for any occasion. With a service-first approach, we make sure every experience is smooth, simple, and exactly what our customers need.

 


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