Administrator

Join a Thriving Team in Syston, Leicester!

A well-established organisation based in Syston, Leicester is seeking an experienced Sales Administrator to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting their export sales operations and contribute to the company's continued success.

Your New Role

As the Sales Administrator, you will be a crucial member of the Sales Admin Department, focusing on export sales and managing all associated activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Export Order Management: Raising and progressing export orders, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Shipping & Customs Documentation: Handling all related shipping and customs documentation, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Credit Control Liaison: Monitoring export customers' credit status, liaising with the finance department, and communicating status updates to the team and customers.
• Customer Communication: Proactively informing customers about out-of-stock products and offering suitable alternatives.
• Business Development Support: Providing comprehensive support to Business Development Managers, including preparing quotes, managing samples, and arranging travel.
• Price Increase Coordination: Coordinating the annual price increase for non-UK markets in collaboration with Business Development Managers.
• Distributor Support: Assisting distributors with tender submissions, maintaining a working knowledge of all current contracts and relevant pricing.
• Overseas Distributor Customer Service: Providing exceptional customer service to overseas distributors, addressing administrative queries, handling customer feedback, and building strong customer relationships to enhance sales.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Advanced IT proficiency, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software packages, particularly excel.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver accurate results.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as follow instructions effectively.

What You'll Get in Return

• A competitive salary of £24,000 plus, depending on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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