We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Administrator for our client based in Aubourn, on the outskirts of Lincoln. Due to the location, the successful candidate must have a clean driving license and their own transport.

The role will be the first point of contact for all clients, technicians & suppliers both on the phone and via email. You must show a high level of initiative. A professional, helpful attitude is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide key Administrative Support
• Manage Client Information / Databases and File Systems
• Assist other members of the team and your line manager and directors when required
• Price up and send out incoming enquiries and job work
• Chasing quotations via telephone
• Assist with new tenders (with provided training)

KEY ACTIVITIES:

• General administrative duties, i.e. filing, photocopying, mail merges, data entry, word processing
• Managing Client Databases
• Working on internal CRM system
• To carry out special projects and tasks as and when required
• Dealing with telephone queries from customers
• Covering other office positions when on their annual leave

Duties of a Sales Administrator:

• Assisting with incoming sales orders
• Creating new sales opportunities with support of colleagues, for growth of the business.
• Supporting the sales force with general operations to help reach the team’s objectives.
• Taking phone calls from customers.
• Communicating internally important feedback from customers.
• Dealing with and responding to emails from customers and potential customers.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an administrative role

Proven Skills

• Computer literate, with excellent experience of Word, Excel, Internet and Email.
• Deadline management
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills (Time Management)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail is critical
• Confident and polite telephone manner

Personal Qualities / Attributes

• The ability to manage own workload and cope under pressure
• Confident personality, familiar with dealing with people in a range of situations and an excellent attitude
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literate, with excellent experience of Word, Excel, Internet and Email.
• Must be very good at working with live databases
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills (Time Management)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail is critical

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