Sales Support Specialist

Huntress; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global furniture manufacturer is seeking a Sales Support Specialist to join their showroom in Farringdon. In this hybrid role, you will be the primary point of contact for B2B customers, managing orders, stock and deliveries. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of customer service experience, particularly in logistics and post-Brexit documentation. The position offers competitive annual leave, a wellness allowance, and a private pension contribution.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra day for birthday

Company contribution to private pension

Wellness Allowance

Cashback Healthcare Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of 5+ years in B2B customer service.
• Experience navigating post-Brexit export documentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of order processing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders accurately and on time.
• Handle daily customer enquiries and complaints efficiently.
• Coordinate with operations and logistics for delivery planning.

Skills

Exceptional B2B customer service

Expertise in logistics and international shipping

Analytical and organisational skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent expertise

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000

Location: Farringdon

Hybrid role - 3 days in office, 2 at home

A highly established global furniture manufacturer is looking to recruit a Sales Support Specialist to work in their impressive showroom in Farringdon. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for the company's B2B customers. You will manage customer orders, track stock and deliveries, handle enquiries and complaints, maintain customer accounts, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and excellent service levels. Looking for experience of post Brexit export documentation.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders accurately and on time, placing orders with supply chain partners as required, while maintaining service levels in line with sales targets
• Manage customer portals, order acknowledgements and customer communications, including advising on shortages, delays and next availability
• Handle daily customer enquiries and complaints via phone and email, logging, tracking and resolving issues efficiently
• Monitor service failures, analyse root causes and recommend improvements to support continuous service performance
• Coordinate stock and availability information with Operations and Logistics teams to support allocation, delivery planning and cost efficiency
• Maintain and update customer account data and master records, preparing service performance and complaints reports as required
• Communicate daily with customers, share weekly service updates internally and externally, and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations and Logistics
• Support management with administrative tasks and participate in customer performance reviews and project work as needed

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering exceptional B2B customer service for 5+ years, consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Expertise in logistics and international shipping, including navigating complex post-Brexit documentation and ensuring seamless customs clearance for European orders.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional expertise, demonstrating strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of order processing and OTC workflows, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in end-to-end operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP systems.
• Experience of working in the furniture manufacturers advantageous

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increases with tenure)
• 1 day extra annual leave for birthday
• Company contribution to private pension*
• Wellness Allowance*
• Cashback Healthcare Scheme*
• Cycle to Work Scheme* (Following probationary period)

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK