sales administrator

Job description

Our client, a leading company in the scientific and engineering industries, is expanding their Sales and Marketing team and seeking a talented Sales Administrator to provide administrative support. As a Sales Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operations of the international sales team.

Working in a small and dynamic team, flexibility and self-motivation are essential. While not essential, a background and interest in science or engineering would be beneficial as our client's customer base primarily consists of scientists and engineers.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

·  Screen and log customer enquiries, including phone calls and emails.

·  Assign sales enquiries and opportunities to the relevant sales team member or distributor.

·  Log and process orders on the system.

·  Confirm order details with customers upon receipt.

·  Ensure orders are checked and released by the Sales Team or Production within the agreed timeframe.

·  Coordinate with stores personnel to ensure timely shipment of customer orders.

·  Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the CRM system.

·  Make travel arrangements for the Sales Team.

·  Provide administrative support to the Sales Team as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

·  Previous experience in a sales administration role for technical or scientific products.

·  Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office.

·  Strong knowledge of administration and recordkeeping practises.

·  Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.

·  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a customer service-oriented approach.

·  Outstanding interpersonal skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Requirements:

·  Several years of experience in sales support administration for international markets.

·  Minimum of college education.

·  Minimum of 3+ years of work experience in the technical or scientific products industry preferred.

·  Office-based position.

·  Ability to work under deadlines and complete tasks in a timely fashion to meet customer requirements.

·  Right to employment in the UK.

If you are a diligent and experienced Sales Administrator looking to join a vibrant team in the scientific and engineering industries, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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