Overview
Gilkes is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Sales Administrator to join our well-established Sales team at our head office in Kendal, Cumbria.
The Sales Administrator will have a wide remit of responsibilities, providing general administrative support and contributing to the smooth running of the Sales team with diligence and reliability.
The role
* Communication with current & prospective customers and follow up sales enquiries by telephone, email and online
* Assist sales team in preparing quotations, tenders and contracts
* Maintaining Sales databases and logs
* Ensure all pre-order documentation is handed over to the projects department in a timely & efficient manner
* Support internal sales processes and supporting systems documents
* Help with the preparation and collation of large, complex tenders
* Entering sales information into the company ERP system
* Assist Sales team in preparation for internal review meetings
* Issue equipment maintenance & inspection reports and action report findings
* Process sales orders, contracts and invoices
* Raise despatch paperwork and manage logistics documentation.
The Individual
* GCSE Grades 5 – 9 (A-C) including Maths and English (or equivalent)
* Experience with ERP and data entry systems
* Advanced levels of numeracy & literacy
* Competent in MS Office packages (incl. word, excel and outlook)
* Confident telephone manner
* Tact and diplomacy in all written and verbal communications
* Energetic & self-motivated
* Strong organisation and planning skills
* Team working skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Previous experience of working in a sales environment
In return we offer
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Enhanced family leave
* 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
* Continuous professional development
* Professional / technical memberships support and funding
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Life Insurance
* Access to OH Support / EAP programme for wellbeing support
* Company sick pay
* Discounted gym membership
* Company events
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,398.00-£26,737.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kendal LA9 7BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person