Internal Sales Executive

Atkore; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave

Company Pension

Life Assurance 4x salary

Discounted Gym Membership

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a proactive Customer Service Administrator to join our UK team. You will manage customer orders, respond to queries, and promote our products through outbound calls while ensuring timely communication with internal and external teams.

Key duties include processing orders in Infor and Salesforce, preparing quotations, supporting credit/debit administration, and arranging transport for non-standard deliveries, all while delivering a high level of service.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; CRM experience preferred (Salesforce or Infor).
• Strong telephone manners and ability to build rapport with customers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders using Infor and Salesforce, check inventory, and log interactions.
• Provide quotes and support the external sales team with account information.
• Maintain communication with customers, transport companies, and internal teams.
• Arrange transport for non-standard deliveries and resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

GCSE level or Equivelent

Tools

Salesforce

Infor

Microsoft Word & Excel

Job description

Who we are

Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for

Effectively manage customers by ensuring orders are processed within relevant timeframes and handle queries to a high level of customer service. Promote the company’s products through monthly outbound telephone campaigns. Communicate effectively with internal teams to provide a high level of customer service. Support the Team Leader as required including preparing quotations, supporting account credit and debit administration.

What you will do

• Use computerised systems (currently Infor and Salesforce) to process customer orders, check inventory and respond to customer issues (including debits and credits), capture customer interactions.
• Process and progress orders through to dispatch.
• Maintain telephone contact with customers, external sales teams, and transport companies to ensure a timely communication flow between all parties.
• Respond to customer enquiries relating to stock, pricing and discount and provide 1st level technical support where possible.
• Engage in outbound telephone activity to promote sales, including inactive accounts, Buying Groups under promotion, etc.
• Provide customer quotations.
• Provide the external sales team with information relating to quotations, customer accounts etc.
• Organise transport for non-standard deliveries.
• Ensure deliveries are progressed and any issues relating to delivery are dealt with efficiently, with the correct escalation where necessary.
• Liaise with all departments on issues relating to product manufacture, assembly etc.
• Provide general administrative duties to support the UK team as directed by Team leader.
• Any other duties of a similar nature as required.

What you bring

• GCSE level or Equivalent
• Computer literate – intermediate level or above in Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of CRM systems e.g., Salesforce or Infor would be desirable.
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to build rapport with customers.
• Office Administration
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and manage own time commitments.
• Willingness to go the ‘extra mile.’
• Flexibility
• Willingness to share ideas and improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Companywide bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Festive shutdown at Christmas
• Service and recognition awards.
• Training and development opportunities
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Employee assistance programme which includes a 24/7 virtual GP
• Cash health plan.
• Free home cyber security training
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking

Hours of work

37 hours per week, working Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm & Friday 8:20sm - 4pm

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, if you do require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that is consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.