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Recruitment & Training Coordinator at Macfarlane Packaging
Sales Coordinator – The Waterfront, Newburn, Riverside, Newcastle
Join a market leader and support our dynamic sales team
* Salary: £27,000-£30,000 basic (dependent on experience) + bonuses
* Flexible benefits, up to 27 days holiday+ bank holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
* Sector: Packaging Distribution
Unpack a rewarding sales career with Macfarlane Packaging
At Macfarlane Packaging, we’re in the business of protecting what matters—our people, our customers, and the planet. We’re equally passionate about growing careers, and this is your opportunity to shine in a role that keeps our sales operations humming. With over 75 years of industry expertise, we combine stability with innovation in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. If you’re eager to support a top-performing team and develop your skills in sales administration, read on…
As a Sales Coordinator, you'll play a key role working alongside the external representative on the area offering support and optimising territory sales. Acting as the main point of contact for customer accounts, you'll oversee day to day admin tasks, raising orders, raising and chasing quotations alongside reviving lapsed accounts and identify opportunities through strategic up-selling and cross-selling. Key part of the role is being proactive in making outbound calls to existing and new customers.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting sales growth by managing and streamlining order progression and customer communications.
* Using our CRM system (MS Dynamics) to track leads, update customer records, and monitor sales activity.
* Proactively contacting lapsed or underutilised accounts to unlock opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling.
* Collaborating with Sales Executives, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure timely order fulfilment.
* Handling customer enquiries and processing orders with precision to maintain service excellence.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be an organized and proactive professional with a knack for sales support. We’re looking for someone who can keep the wheels turning and add value to our team by ensuring every customer interaction is top-notch. Specifically, we’d love to see:
* Minimum of 12 months’ experience in a sales coordination, sales administration, or sales support role.
* Proven track record in handling customer enquiries and outbound calls in a phone-based environment.
* Can work well as part of team or independently
* Able to adapt and adjust to different solutions as well as effectively communicate and engage with others
* Dynamic and forward thinking
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a friendly, professional manner.
* Strong organisational abilities with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM systems (experience with Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous).
* Familiarity with the packaging or distribution sector is a plus.
Why Choose Macfarlane?
We reward your contribution with a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to enhance your work-life balance, including:
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits, including enhanced pension and life assurance
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• Extensive training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts, volunteering days, and more!
Shape Your Future with Us
Here at Macfarlane Group, your potential is limitless. We empower our people with structured career pathways and continuous training, so whether you’re expanding your skills in sales support or aspiring to new challenges, your future is bright with us.
Ready to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level?
We’re moving fast to find the right candidate, so apply now! Click ‘Apply’ to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
No recruitment agencies, please.
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Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales, Customer Service, and Administrative
* Industries
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, Freight and Package Transportation, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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