Sales Administrator

Job Description

Our client is an accomplished, market-leading company based in Warwick who possess over thirty years’ experience in their industry. They are a contracting business specialising in fresh food catering and as a result of their on-going success, they are looking to recruit a Sales Administrator. The purpose if this role is to support the wider Sales team with tendering to ensure that all new business opportunities are maximised. This is an exciting time to join a well-established company at a busy time of the year where your input will be truly valued.

Main responsibilities:

• Source and apply for contract opportunities using various portals and websites
• On receipt of SQ/Tender documentation, update the central sales calendar, with all relative dates, and circulate to those involved
• Assist the Sales department with the printing and collation of tender documents and presentation materials in conjunction with the marketing department
• Posting out of tenders / letters as required
• Proofreading tender documents ensuring the content is relevant, current and accurate
• Applying and writing content for Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (SQ’s) for tenders
• Managing the Sales Pipeline, working closely with the Sales department to ensure everything is up to date and deadlines are met
• Chasing and tracking of references for tender submissions
• Updating of the Sales white boards on a weekly basis
• The maintenance and updating of the Company business maps
• Maintain sales Information on sales drive and update policies
• Create and maintain a document filing system for the sales department

Key skills & experience:

• Able to work well under pressure with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• A confident self-starter with a can-do attitude
• The ability to manage and maintain own workload and the workload of others
• An organised and efficient individual
• The ability to turn their hand to given tasks even if not within their normal remit
• A good communicator to company stakeholders with fantastic attention to detail
• Strong academic skills with the ability to generate communications both internally and externally
• Excellent IT skills – word, excel, power-point.
• Excellent telephone manner

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability / notice period. You can also contact Sarah Cleaver on 01295 983582 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-cleaver-certrp-489635158/ for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role.