Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries. We are a “Certified B Corporation” which stands for “Benefit for all” meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that use business as a force for good, by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and enjoy coming to work. Some benefits of working for us include:Competitive salary,State of the art facilities with electric car charging points,Personal development investment,L&D system (700 courses),Free on-site gym,Free fruit, tea & coffee,Death in Service benefit (4 x salary),Wellbeing EAP App and hotline,Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme,Cycle to Work Scheme,Green Car Scheme,Cash back payment card,Paid Time off for Charity time and blood donations,Social Events, and more.We believe that success starts with the finest ingredients, and that includes our employees! We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer. Protecting the environment and supporting sustainability is hugely important to us and we are proud to be achieving zero waste to landfill with a highly energy efficient Head Office.If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role. Position: Contract Type: Placement Fixed-Term, Full Time Contract Length: 1 year Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 Place of work : Hybrid working both in the office and from home (Office based during training period) Rate of pay: £24,200 per annum The role : This placement role will be supporting the UK Sales team in both daily duties and projects. The main objective will be to ensure the upmost consumer satisfaction through the processing and facilitation of customer orders. But don’t worry, full training will be provided to you! Duties will include: Working alongside the Sales Executive/Account Manager on a set of accounts and supporting them with administrative tasks Liaising with customers by email, phone, video conferencing and face-to-face throughout the customer journey Setting up manufacture trackers to share with customers Updating and circulating weekly reports Processing customer orders and allocating stock to the order Checking for overdue customer sales and resolving these Liaising with internal teams relating to dispatch, procurement and quality of products Planning and scheduling of sales Supporting in key meetings, including arranging, setting up and note-taking Requirements: The main attributes you will have to be successful in this role are the enthusiasm to learn, a positive can-do attitude and the eagerness to get stuck in! You will also ideally have the following skills: IT literate with proficiency in key Microsoft packages Good customer service and communication skills Excellent organisational and planning skills Outstanding attention to detail Deadline focused with ability to balance daily tasks with long-term projects If you feel you have the skills outlines above and you think you may have an interest in kick-starting a career in sales, this could be the role for you! Other information: CC are an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment. We will consider all applicants based purely on their abilities to fulfil the role. So, if you're looking for a company that is committed to making a positive impact and you feel your skills match our requirement, we encourage you to apply!