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Sales Administrator

Leatherhead
1 week ago
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Our client is looking for a Sales Administrator to join its vibrant team.

Working in a fantastic environment, with excellent career prospects and a huge earning potential in the future.

  • £24,000 - £27,000 salary (DOE)

  • Based in Leatherhead

  • Monday – Friday, 8:30pm – 5:30pm

  • Free parking

  • 20 days holidays + bank holidays

    Job specification:

  • Collect quotes for parts and services according to customer specifications.

  • Provide quotes from available stock or source materials that meet company standards.

  • Maintain and update customer opportunities within Salesforce.

  • Report to the Sales Director.

  • Resolve Non-Conforming Materials discrepancies.

  • Adhere to established parts traceability requirements.

  • Monitor shipments from freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

  • Maintain professional communication and relationships with vendors and customers.

  • Negotiate terms and conditions of sales agreements.

  • Forecast, track, and achieve sales revenue and gross margin targets.

  • Travel may be required as needed.

    Person specification:

  • Minimum 1 year of inside sales experience.

  • Strong communication skills and self-motivation.

  • Experience with Quantum CRM, Salesforce, ILS and Aeroxchange is preferred.

  • Ability to maintain professional relationships with vendors and customers.

  • Effective negotiation abilities.

  • Proficient in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other related software.

  • Advanced organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

    Additional information:

  • Pension

  • Nights out

  • Occasional free lunches

    Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice!

    Please note that if you have not been contacted within five working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

    By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

    Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

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