Business Administrator; UK

Business Administrator (UK Support)

Join a Global Product Supplier Supporting International Retail & Marketplace Operations

Cape Town (Office-Based) | Market Related Salary | 9 am–6 pm SA Time

About Our Client

A global product sourcing and supply business providing a wide range of consumer products to international retailers and online marketplaces. The company operates across multiple product categories and territories, offering structured support to sales, design, compliance, and operations teams.

The Role:

Business Administrator

This role provides essential administrative support across compliance, product setup, marketplace administration, and new retailer onboarding. It ensures accurate product and certification documentation is maintained, supports new business set-up for global sales teams, and manages critical data across multiple platforms and markets. The role is well-suited to someone highly organised, process-driven, and comfortable handling large volumes of product data and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring experience in business administration, compliance, marketplace, or coordination roles
• Manage and maintain product compliance and certification documentation
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to validate and store technical documents
• Administer product listings across marketplaces, ensuring accuracy of data and content
• Create and manage NLFs (New Line Forms) for new retailers
• Support global sales teams with commercial documentation and onboarding tasks
• Assist the design team with document control, packaging information, and approvals
• Maintain structured systems for version control, filing, and data consistency
• Identify and flag risks, errors, or gaps in compliance or product data

About You

• 2+ years' experience in administration, compliance, coordination, or marketplace roles
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with strong data management skills
• Able to work across multiple systems, tasks, and deadlines with consistency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable collaborating with international teams and working across time zones
• Desirable: experience in e-commerce, online marketplaces, or product compliance
• Exposure to consumer goods, retail, or FMCG is an advantage
• Process-oriented with a proactive and quality-driven mindset