Sales Administrator - Purfleet

Job Title: Sales Administrator

Location: Purfleet, Essex

Salary: Up to £20,000 per Annum

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Sales Administrator will be responsible for

responding within targeted time limits to spot quote enquiries received via telephone, email

and online systems and follow up to ensure the maximum amount of business is achieved

through this channel.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Respond to customer queries giving accurate quotes in a timely manner.

• Identify and communicate to Sales Executives, potential sales opportunities for follow up, this can include arranging appointments for visit by relevant Sales Executive.

• Targeted communication on all our client’s new and existing customers, this is to include but is not limited to e-services (online freight management tool), Quote & Book portal, Track & Trace.

• Communicate effectively in a professional manner with their partners and the operational depts.

• Respond to queries raised by partners within set time constraints as required by departmental and company requirements.

• Offer cover for other spot quote teams during times of sickness and holidays.

• Answering the telephone and general email queries.

• Assist with rate increases / changes and formatting of sales quotes to ensure they meet with formatting policies set out for agreement/quote standards.

• Any other applicable ad hoc duties that are deemed reasonable.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have sales admin experience in an office environment. They will be used to working in a team and have the ability to use all Microsoft packages with ease. Experience in a similar role and in the Transport and Logistics industry is desirable.

The candidate will be resilient and flexible with a positive, can do attitude. They will be able to demonstrate that they are well organised and take responsibility for their personal success and enjoy working in a targeted environment.

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.