Sales Support and Administration

Willis Global Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Basildon is seeking a Sales Support and Administration individual to manage sales leads and assist the sales team. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and possess strong communication skills. Experience in sales administration is preferred but not essential. This role offers a salary of up to £27,000 and various perks including holidays and medical cover.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Private medical cover

Employee Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a Sales administrator or Sales support role.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate high quality communication skills.
• Experience and understanding of logistics processes preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the gathering of sales leads and initial contact with prospects.
• Assist the Head of Sales in executing their duties.
• Record all actions and follow-up required in the CRM program.

Skills

Sales support experience

Communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft packages

Ability to work under deadlines

Tools

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Due to increased global growth, our client, a leading global logistics provider that provides a high-quality level of freight forwarding and logistics services, are looking to recruit a Sales Support and Administration to be based offices in Basildon, Essex.

On Offer

• Salary up to GBP27,000 dependant on skills and experience
• Monday Friday shift pattern: 8.30am 5.30pm
• On commencement 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus, private medical cover, & pension
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.

Main Purpose of the Role

Sales Support and Administration Role:

• To manage the gathering of sales leads and action initial contact via phone with prospects
• Liaise with the field sales executives regarding warm leads
• Assist the head of sales with statistic gathering, report writing, database management

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities of the Sales Support and Administration Role:

• Assist the Head of Sales in the execution of their duties in support of the Managing Director s vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable.
• To build and increase the company s customer base including further promoting the awareness for the company. To manage & generate new leads and identify new prospects for the UK sales team, by telephone calls and e-mails
• To diarise and plan all follow up calls and actions on e-mails. Fully planned days work for telephone calls and planning of follow up. Recording of all actions and follow up required
• Communicating information to relevant members of the external sales Team
• Follow up of old leads, as requested by the sales team members
• Ensure Input of data into CRM program / reporting system, of daily sales activity including records of all sales, sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow up activities.
• To source and make cold calls to potential new clients and build portfolio of clients exclusively for the company.
• Maintain and update the SharePoint database for filed customer rates
• Compile monthly reports of actual turnover from new accounts won by the sales team
• Maintain and report on stock levels of sales materials, brochures etc, place new orders

To Be Considered

• Preferred experience in a Sales administrator or Sales support role
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Coordination and handling of sales related activities
• Demonstrate high quality communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
• Experience and understand of logistics processes preferred but not essential, as training will be provided
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

For full details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry