Entry Level Sales

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Entry Level Sales Position in Newbury. This role involves processing sales orders, cold calling, and coordinating with various teams. Candidates should have experience in an office environment, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position encourages growth and supports inclusivity in the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Process quotations into confirmed sales orders accurately.
• Cold call to develop new business and promote products.
• Coordinate with teams to confirm stock and meet delivery deadlines.
• Prepare and issue quotations and proposals.
• Manage customer communications and provide updates.
• Handle multi-line and partial orders.
• Serve as first point of contact for customer enquiries.
• Arrange pre-shipment activities.
• Support sales teams with research and follow-ups.
• Manage all commercial documentation and ensure compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date records within CRM/ERP systems.

Skills

Office Environment Experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Adecco are delighted to be recruiting for an Entry Level Sales Position for their client based in Newbury!

Core Responsibilities

• Process approved quotations into confirmed sales orders, ensuring accurate entry and communication through CRM/ERP systems.
• Cold calling to develop new business and to promote products and services.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to confirm stock availability and meet delivery deadlines.
• Prepare and issue professional quotations, proposals, and tender submissions in line with customer specifications.
• Manage customer communications - providing order confirmations, status updates, and proactive notifications of any changes, such as backorders or returns.
• Handle multi-line and partial orders, tracking outstanding items through to completion.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customer enquiries received by phone, email, or website.
• Arrange pre-shipment activities such as product configuration, pre-testing, or value-added services.
• Support external and field sales teams with research, customer follow-ups, and quotation preparation.
• Manage all commercial documentation, including NDAs, contracts, quotations, and order records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date records for orders, pricing, customers, and products within ERP/CRM systems.

Experience required

• Experience within an Office Environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident problem solver
• Willingness to learn in order to develop and grow within the business
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Apply now!

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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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