Export - Sales Administrator

Job description

·  Location
Lancaster, Lancashire
·  Salary
£ 20000 - £ 23000 / Year
·  Category
Office and Secretarial - Sales Administrator
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Office and Secretarial
·  External Reference
JN-022020-120254

Adecco Recruitment is currently recruiting for on behalf of our client, an Export Sales Administrator to work for a successful and growing organisation based in the Lancaster area. This is initially a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave with a view to possible extension. The successful candidate will have a strong background within sales administration liaising with suppliers, sales team and export/shipping.

Please apply now for immediate consideration!

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

* Monitors monthly sector targets. Report on monthly forecast for sales out and update sector leader on current/expected status for month.
* Monitors credits and report back to sector leader
* Manages order delivery stage including;
- liaising with purchasing regarding stock and deliveries
- liaising with transport regarding any specialist delivery requirements
- requesting and managing call off schedules adding break down to OGL
- liaise with accounts regarding customer accounts, deposit invoices, payments etc.
* Performs administrative sales duties, including emails phone calls, sample requests, quotations
* Keeps log of all open orders for sector - helps to keep track of anything waiting to go or anything that has gone past delivery date
* Prepares and reports on daily dispatch to all Sales Sectors team members
* Weekly huddles with management team for updates on current orders
* Backs-up team for any additional requirements they may have
* Understands and can up sell to maximise sales opportunities
Key Performance Measures
* All export department orders are up to date on the system
* Reliability
* Time management skills
* Positive feedback from Directors and staff
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
* Good time management skills
* Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required.
* Confidence and positive assertiveness
* Conflict resolution
Benefits & Rewards
* Bonus Incentives
* Long term employment stability and ongoing business support and Training
* Career advancement opportunities in a growing business.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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