Sales Coordinator (1 year Maternity Cover)

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Sales Coordinator for a 1-year maternity cover. The ideal candidate will provide essential administrative support, manage the sales process, and liaise with customers. Candidates should have at least five years of administrative experience, strong organization skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role is office-based and full-time, with potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of administrative experience.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and professional telephone manner required.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of sales and business operations.
• Manage the sales process from quotations to delivery.
• Create parts and build quotes within the MRP system.
• Liaise with customers and respond to queries.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Professional telephone manner

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Ability to work under pressure

Independent working

Job description

Sales Coordinator (1 year Maternity Cover)

Sales Administrator - 1 year maternity cover FTC

High chance of becoming a permanent member of the team.

Location: Braintree - Office based

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

You will be a key member of the sales and business support team, ensuring daily and weekly activities run smoothly. This is a varied, customer focused role requiring strong organisation, attention to detail and a positive, professional approach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of sales and general business operations
• Manage the sales process from logging quotations through to delivery of finished products
• Create parts, scan drawings and files, and build quotes within the MRP system
• Liaise directly with customers and respond to queries professionally
• Produce monthly performance reports for key accounts
• Create business metrics and quality related reports
• Chase and follow up on outstanding quotationsAct as the first point of contact for customer enquiries
• Complete administrative tasks related to the quality management system, with full training provided
• Support the identification and development of new business opportunities

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum five years of administrative experience
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Interest in engineering or manufacturing and willingness to learn
• Solid background knowledge in business administration

Physical and Communication Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Clear ability to speak, listen and communicate effectively on the telephone

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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