Purpose:
Support the sales team in the management and development of existing and new customer accounts. The sales team consists of the Head of Sales and 5x Account Managers
Responsibilities & Duties
* Collate and analyse sales figures from external customer and internal sales platforms.
* Prepare sales information by collecting, formatting and summarising data to communicate internally across the business.
* Prepare sales figures using Excel and presentations using PowerPoint for customers.
* Manage customer promotion calendars and submit promotion proposals.
* Manage customer price lists, amending/updated when required.
* Prepare New Product Forms and other relevant product/price information required by customers.
* Support new product/customer launches with timely and accurate information communication, and execution of supporting administrative tasks.
* Track and communicate new product/customer launch performance.
* Complete monthly product, price, and promotion surveys within the marketplace.
* Prepare customer samples requests.
* Update / maintain internal product data sheet and external Brandbank subscription
* Raise Purchase Orders and record sales team spend.
* Support the team with travel preparations.
* Assist with coordinating trade exhibitions and events.
* Attendance at trade and consumer shows to represent the company and product brand.
* Any other administrative duties to support the sales team.
Essential Criteria
* A years experience working in an administrative role.
* Intermediate level use in PC applications (Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point)
* Reliable
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Good interpersonal / communication skills; both verbal & written
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Able to work on their own initiative
* Ability to work within a team
* Ability to pick up and assimilate information quickly and easily