Sales Co-Ordinator

Options Resourcing Ltd ,
Crawley, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000 per annum

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Administration Co-ordinator who is used to working in a busy sales environment. You will work within a team of 5 to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective use of the company's products and services. You will be responsible for placing owned equipment in the most profitable way, whilst infilling gaps in available equipment with "hired in" equipment with the lowest impact on profit. Key responsibilities Work closely with the sales team and account managers to respond quickly and accurately to customer demands including generating quotes. Identify and position company owned equipment on the most profitable and/or lengthy contracts. Source hired in equipment for various contracts when a shortfall is identified, taking profitability into account and ensuring that required equipment is available at the right time Develop and maintain a supplier database ensuring that there is a clear view of a range of potential sources of supply and respective costs Negotiate with suppliers for absolute best prices and terms. Raise purchase orders, in accordance with company policy, and issuing to suppliers Develop and maintain an awareness of all contracts using the company's order management system to identify shortfalls and/or opportunities to position kit to maximise returns Assist the Manger in providing timely and accurate reports Support the sales team and account managers by answering phone calls during busy periods Person specification Experience of working in a coordination or procurement role, preferably within in a fast-paced sales environment Must have good financial awareness. Well organised with a high level of attention to detail. Highly motivated and ability to work under pressure Strong negotiating skills. Good written, interpersonal and communication skills Good English and numeracy essential Good telephone manner Experience of working as part of a team and independently IT literate in Word, Excel, MS Outlook and search engines Experience of using a computer based purchasing system would be useful but not essential as full training will be given Options Resourcing is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy