Trade - Office Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Swindon
Salary
27000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
18 Jun 2021
Closes
16 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Title: Sales Office Manager

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Hours: 8AM - 5PM Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: GBP27k - GBP30k (Dependant on experience) + Commission (OTE GBP32k)

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic individual to drive and motivate the team within their busy and fast paced sales office situated in Swindon.

This person will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the sales office along with after sales support which must be second to none. This is a "boots on the ground position" and will include the pricing and processing of quotes/orders when required. They are looking for someone who is capable of managing their own time efficiently and ensuring the team is achieving set targets so quotes/orders etc are processed accurately and efficiently. An excellent level of support, both to their existing customer base and potential new customers is essential.

Basic outline of the role:

* Managing and developing systems to enable smooth day to day running of the sales office & staff. Providing time-critical quotes to both the trade and DIY customers.

* Answering technical questions relating to their products and offering advice and support where required.

* Liaising with their factory and suppliers to gain technical approval on some complex designs / product configurations.

* Ensuring where possible, customers are aware of the current regulations and requirements for new / replacement products.

* Converting winning quotes into jobs, ordering all related products / materials from our suppliers and scheduling manufacture / delivery.

* Liaising with their factory where technical details need to be manually amended from the software system before manufacture.

* Offering an exceptional level of after-sales support and advice where required.

* General administration work including filing, taking payments, answering the telephone etc.

What they are looking for:

Previous trade counter/ window industry experience

Knowledge of First Degree - Window Designer or similar software is essential.

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Outlook Email.

Good ability to visualize in 3D from drawings / plans.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

A pro-active and flexible approach to busy workloads.

Self-motivated and hard working with the ability to use own initiative.

Punctual and diligent

This is an exciting role for the right person, you will be working in a busy and rapidly expanding team

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