Junior Sales Coordinator

Mission 4 Recruitment; Shefford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Shefford is seeking a Junior Sales Coordinator to manage customer enquiries and generate sales orders. Ideal for candidates with administrative or customer service backgrounds, this role requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role.
• Experience processing customer orders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound enquiries to generate sales orders and quotations.
• Follow up all enquiries through phone, email and company WhatsApp.
• Negotiate pricing with customers to secure orders.

Skills

Customer service experience

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Shefford, SG17

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

Permanent: Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:30)

Job Code: MJ2140

Junior Sales Coordinator

Our client, a growing company based in Shefford, is looking for a proactive and organised individual to join their dynamic sales team. This role is perfect for someone with an administrative or customer service background who has experience processing customer orders and is looking to make their next move into a commercial role. Crucially, you must be confident picking up the phone to build relationships and speak with both new and existing customers. You\'ll be a key part of the team, and your telephone presence is essential. This position is an ideal step for ambitious candidates ready to launch their career in a sales-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound enquiries with both existing and new customers to generate sales orders and sales quotations.
• Follow up all enquiries and quotations assertively and proactively through phone, email and company WhatsApp sales channels.
• Understand product pricing and negotiate pricing with customers to secure orders.
• Re-engage with existing customers to further develop existing relationships, gauge future purchasing requirements and generate sales growth.
• Communicate with potential new customers to develop new relationships and generate further sales growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role
• Experience processing orders
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Free On-site parking
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment