Sales Administrator – Construction Contractor

Sales Administrator – Construction Contractor * c£30k - £40k dependant on relevant experience * Additional Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare, 20 Days holidays (increasing to 25 days after 5 years) * Flexible and friendly working environment with excellent prospects for progression. The Company My client is a leading commercial interiors construction company working alongside blue chip contractors on some of the most prestigious landmark commercial office projects throughout the UK. The company is a successfully growing business, which has been established for more than 30 years. They have been recognised for their investment in training, developing and rewarding their staff, and from this have been awarded an Investors in People Platinum award. The Sales Administrator Role Based out of their Leeds office they are looking for Sales Administrator responsible for the initial review of incoming project enquiries and identify brief scope; CRM management of enquiries; assist with booking in orders. Overall you will provide administrative, sales support and general assistance to the Business Development Team. Main Duties and Responsibilities * Manage the enquiry process and assist with the preparation of sales enquiries, in the requisite format. * Promote the Company’s products and services with confidence and commitment. * Assist with the production of proposals and quotations to clients and potential clients. Examine and analyse tender documentation to assist the Sales Team. * Assist with forecast sales volumes and help develop a list of opportunities to be tracked on a regular basis. * Work with Bid Managers to ensure all ongoing project intel is kept up to date. * Establish a sales support relationship for day-to-day management of the accounts. * Communicate with all internal departments as necessary to ensure the clients’ requirements are understood. * Develop technical skills, as required, to ensure adequate support of all necessary activities including Database management, internet searching and use, and spreadsheet input. * Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software – All CRM tasking is regularly monitored, audited and reviewed ensuring actions are carried out and acted upon within specified time frames. The Successful Sales Administrator Role * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Enthusiastic and pro-active with a positive attitude and persuasive approach. * The ability to build a rapport with customers. * Efficient and well organised. * Ability to prioritise tasks. * Accuracy and attention to detail. * Self-motivated and an ability to exercise initiative and work independently. * Team player. * Computer literacy (MS Office Package, Excel and Word). * Previous experience in a similar role. * An interest in the business and a desire to build yourself a career