Your new companyA proven sales administrator is required for a growing established organisation in Leicestershire. Your new roleThe Sales Administrator plays a key role in providing exceptional administrative support to the sales team with day-to-day tasks.You will be a team player, able to undertake a variety of tasks and work diligently under pressure. You will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail, as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.

• Have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them, passionately sharing our vision and offering.
• Provide accurate cost calculations for ongoing projects and new client opportunities.
• Set up new orders to share with supply partners on a CRM system.
• Stock reports, forecasting, scheduling, Sage (system) housekeeping.
• Arrange courier samples to clients / supply partners.
• Have a good understanding/knowledge of working on Excel.
• Represent the business professionally at all times, ensuring seamless service for each client.
• Work with the Account Management team to deliver the customer's needs whilst identifying potential issues and or opportunities.
• Completing administrative tasks and providing reporting requirements to Senior Management
• Continually strive to ensure our relationship with customers further improves above that of our competitors.
• Other Ad Hoc administrative tasks within the business, as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong business sense and commercial awareness with an ability to negotiate.
• A strong awareness of competition and market trends.
• A 'can do' attitude with a team player approach.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work unsupervised.
• Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.

What you'll get in return

• Paying up to £30,000
• Hybrid working between your home and our fantastic, friendly office in Whetstone, Leicestershire.
• Competitive benefits package including Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday + an extra day for your birthday and long-service, competitive pension scheme, Death in Service and a bonus linked to business performance.
• Ability to progress own your own development and support to progress your career.

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