Customer Account Coordinator

Iqe Plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

PHI (Private Health Insurance)

Long service awards

Health cash plan

Cycle to work plan

Electric car scheme

Employee assistance program

Life assurance

Mental health support

Job summary

IQE plc in Cardiff is seeking a Sales Administrator to support the commercial team. You will receive, process and acknowledge customer orders, communicate requirements to engineering, QA and logistics, and help ensure 100% satisfaction.

You will track orders, update customers on status, work with planning to meet delivery promises, and contribute to KPI reporting. The role offers an opportunity to develop within a values-driven, sustainability-focused company.

Qualifications

• Sales administrative experience is desirable
• Computer literate

Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Enter orders into IQE’s order book and verify T&Cs.
• Order acknowledgment: Coordinate with planning for timely delivery of acknowledgments.
• Order Tracking: Monitor order book and update customers on status and on-time delivery.
• Customer queries: Liaise with agents and customers on order-related questions.
• After-sales support: Assist commercial team in resolving inquiries.
• Administrative support: Provide general admin support to the commercial team.
• Sales systems: Maintain and update Salesforce database.
• KPIs: Prepare, analyze and report daily/weekly/monthly KPI data.

Job description

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IQE is a leading global supplier of compound semiconductor wafers and advanced materials. As one of the only compound semiconductor epitaxy foundries with worldwide presence and scalable manufacturing, IQE drives technology growth. Our vision is to be the top provider of advanced semiconductor materials by delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation, making us the first choice for customers. Our strength comes from our diverse, expert workforce and a culture built on integrity, accountability, excellence, teamwork, and valuing people.

At IQE, we are committed to reaching Net Zero and creating a sustainable future. We actively strive to reduce our carbon footprint, invest in green initiatives, and embed sustainability into everything we do. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a lasting impact on the environment.

About the role

Supports the commercial team to ensure sales targets are met. Responsible for receiving, processing and acknowledging customer orders. Ensuring all requirements are precisely and accurately communicated to the engineering, quality assurance and logistics team to ensure 100% satisfaction against customer expectations.

Ownership of order tracking, working with planning team to monitor performance against plan and updating customers on order status with focus on maximizing on-time delivery

Account management activities as required to build and strengthen the supplier-buyer relationship and attract repeat business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Processing. Checking T&Cs and entry into IQE’s order book
• Order acknowledgment: Liaising with planning team to ensure timely delivery of order acknowledgements
• Order Tracking. Management of order book, monitoring on-time delivery, ensuring customers are kept updated on order status
• Liaising with agents and customers on order-related queries
• Supporting commercial team in resolution of after sales enquiries
• Providing administrative support to commercial team
• Maintaining and updating Salesforce database.
• Preparing, analyzing and communicating daily, weekly and monthly departmental KPI performance
• Adhering to all internal safety, HR, environmental and quality guidelines & procedures.

About you

• Sales Administrative work experience is desirable
• Computer Literate

Why should you join us?

All our employees benefit from:

• Professional Development and career pathways
• Discretionary Bonus plans
• Income protection - Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
• Long service awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years
• Values-based recognition awards
• Health Cash Plan includes discounts with high street brands
• Cycle to work plan (includes E-bikes)
• Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent)
• Employee Assistance Program (Free family, legal, financial and counselling support 24/7 Access to second medical opinion and unlimited access to a remote GP)
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Access to workplace Mental Health First Aiders/wellbeing rooms

IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Want to learn more? Contact our in-house Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].