Export Sales Support Administrator 12 Month Contract

Our client is looking for an experienced, dynamic and self-motivated individual to join our team based in Trafford Park on a 12 month contract with a view to a permanent position at the end of this period.

Duties will include but not be limited to:-

• Full day-to-day support to the Export Manager.
• First point of contact for customers.
• Processing orders on Sage 200 system, checking quantities and prices are correct based on current exchange rates.
• Advise customers on items out of stock, due dates and offer alternative products.
• Liaising with warehouse with regards to pallet logistics.
• Completing and sending paperwork to customers/shippers, including commercial invoices and packing lists.
• Chase pro forma payments for customers who pay prior to shipment.
• Logistics and paperwork for export orders shipped direct from the Far East.
• Organising collections and shipments with freight forwarders.

Required Experience

• Experience using Sage 200 system – essential ‘any version’.
• Dealing with freight forwarders.
• Having a brief understanding of the foreign exchange market.

The required candidate should have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, excellent telephone manner, be computer literate with a good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, have the ability to work well as part of a small team and be prepared to help out where necessary undertaking various office duties within a sales support role of a family run business.