Sales Administrator

Job description

Bagtrade

Altrincham

Sales Administrator ( Graduate Opportuniity )

PURPOSE

To maintain overall internal accountability for, and support of both new and existing accounts,, through working pro-actively on projects as assigned to you as required by members of the Management Team. The responsibilities will include the general day to day support of the sales operation, product sourcing, marketing initiatives negotiating with suppliers and customers, attendance at client meetings, researching, analysing, planning, documenting, adhering to procedures, communicating both internally and externally, and processing sales orders from quotation through to invoicing. This will include involvement in the expansion of the business into France and other European Countries.

This is a major opportunity to build a career in the promotional industry with one of the leading suppliers in the UK

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Sales Administrator is the primary contact for the assigned clients and works to manage the relationship for clients.
• To expand the European market
• Work as a team , working on key enquiries and delivering internal and external requirements to maximize sales opportunities, closure of enquiries and account retention.
• Receive, handle and pro-actively resolve (new) client enquiries/requests for quotations by phone, e-mail and web, making sure you involve the relevant account managers as required.
• Support Management by interacting strategically with preferred suppliers to source new and innovative products and fabrics. This requirement relates to specific day-to-day enquiries and seeking new innovation to speculatively propose through your account portfolio.
• Work creatively with suppliers on pricing and negotiation, lead-time, product validity and generation of critical paths to ensure a timely and suitable delivery.
• Co-ordinate account servicing and fulfilment from initial enquiry through written quotations, raising purchase orders, sales orders and invoicing.
• Co-ordinate marketing assignments in line with company expansion plans.
• Other duties may be assigned in line with business requirements.

ATTITUDE REQUIRED

• "Can-do" cooperative approach
• Creative
• Adapt and embrace change that is made to improve the business
• Passionate about customer service
• Highly self-motivated
• Strong sense of responsibility and desire to get things done properly
• Motivated by being a team player with a common goal

PRIMARY INTERACTIONS

Daily interaction all staff customers and vendors regarding customer requests.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Educated to good level
• Knowledge of a European language preferred but not essential
• Previous customer contact and sales experience desired
• Detail oriented with strong administrative follow-up and follow through

COMPETENCIES

• Proficient with MS Office software, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• European language preferred
• Good understanding of inventory planning and stock control
• Eye for detail
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills (including time-management skills)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build vendor and client relationships
• Team player

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position would suit someone who is looking to progress their career at a fast pace in an exciting and challenging Promotional Marketplace.