Sales Support and Administration
| Area | Essex, UK |
| Sector | Sales |
| Salary | 25000 - 27000 Pounds Sterling |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Richard Edwards |
| Job Ref | 07249 |
- Description
- Due to increased global growth, we are seeking a Sales Support and Administrator.
Job summary
·To manage the gathering of sales leads and action initial contact via phone with prospects
·Liaise with the field sales executives regarding warm leads
·Assist the head of sales with statistic gathering, report writing, database management.
Key roles and responsibilities
·Assist the Head of Sales in the execution of their duties in support of the Managing Directors vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable.
·To build and increase the companys customer base including further promoting the awareness for the company. To manage & generate new leads and identify new prospects for the UK sales team, by telephone calls and e-mails
·To diarise and plan all follow up calls and actions on e-mails. Fully planned days work for telephone calls and planning of follow up. Recording of all actions and follow up required.
·Communicating information to relevant members of the external sales Team.
·Follow up of old leads, as requested by the sales team members
·Ensure Input of data into CRM program / reporting system, of daily sales activity including records of all sales, sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow up activities.
·To source and make cold calls to potential new clients and build portfolio of clients exclusively for the company.
·Maintain and update the SharePoint database for filed customer rates
·Compile monthly reports of actual turnover from new accounts won by the sales team
·Maintain and report on stock levels of sales materials, brochures etc, place new orders
Skills, Experience and Competencies
·Preferred experience in a Sales administrator or Sales support role
·Ability to work under strict deadlines
·Coordination and handling of sales related activities
·Demonstrate high quality communication skills
·Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
·Experience and understand of logistics processes preferred but not essential, as training will be provided
·Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
·Able to work independently and as part of a team
Company Benefits
Along with 20 days annual leave + Public holidays and yearly pension review we offer the following benefits:
·Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household
·Access to our Employee Discounts and Benefits, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more
·After completing six months service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary
·After one years service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required)
·After one years service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan
·Independent Financial Advice - every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.
·Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days
Monday to Friday - 40 hour week
Salary up to GBPGBP27K
If you have not heard from us within 7 days , your application has been unsuccessful
