About this role
JOB TITLE: Sales Administrator JOB LOCATION: Brentwood, Essex JOB TYPE: Permanent JOB SALARY: up to £29000 depending on experience JOB WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: full time in the office JOB WORKING HOURS: 8.15am - 5.15pm with 30 mins for lunch, Mon to Thurs and 8.15am - 12noon on Fridays
Your new company Our client has just celebrated 50 years in business and is a well-known, highly specialised manufacturer. Working as part of a small but busy Sales Administration team, you will play an important role in supporting customers and suppliers, processing orders and helping different departments work effectively together.This is a newly created job to join the team, as they are just too darn busy so they need an extra pair of hands!
Your new role As Sales Administrator, you will manage a varied workload covering internal sales, stock administration, customer service and general office support. This is a really varied and interesting job - you definitely won't get bored!! If you like variety and interesting work, this could be the perfect job for you. Your responsibilities will include: * Managing a busy inbox and assisting with meeting & greeting HQ visitors * Preparing quotations and processing sales orders * Ordering materials and stock, including booking deliveries into the system * Monitoring stock levels and supporting the annual stock valuation process * Liaising with customers and suppliers to maintain a high-quality service * Completing customer and supplier questionnaires * Producing and maintaining Excel reports * Organising and holding meetings to discuss new product requirements * Assisting with compliance and regulatory administration * Raising sales invoices * Working closely with colleagues in Design, Production and Transport
What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in an office admin or sales administration role is essential. Experience gained within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential if you can bring something else special to the table.You will also need:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelExperience of processing sales orders and managing customer enquiriesStrong attention to detail and a high level of accuracyThe ability to organise a busy and varied workloadConfident communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and internal departmentsGood numerical skills and confidence working with figuresA proactive and practical approach to solving problems What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of £28,000-£29,000, together with:
Easy and convenient on-site parkingCompany pension20 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after five completed years of employmentLong-service award bonusesAn early finish at 12 noon every Friday
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