About this role

Inside Sales Administrative Assistant

Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester (M23)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (upon permanent appointment)
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Inside Sales Administrative Assistant to join our client, a well-established and highly successful international logistics and transport organisation based in Wythenshawe.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, customer-focused individual to join a busy and fast-paced team, providing essential administrative support to the sales function, preparing accurate customer quotations and delivering exceptional customer service.

The position is offered on a temporary to permanent basis, providing an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term career with a growing and successful organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and efficiently to customer quotation requests, ensuring accuracy and competitive pricing.
• Provide administrative support to the Inside Sales team, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their requirements and delivering excellent service.
• Identify opportunities to maximise revenue from existing accounts.
• Recognise potential new business opportunities and liaise with the Business Development team.
• Promote the company’s range of logistics and transport services.
• Liaise professionally with internal departments, customers and external partners.
• Provide additional administrative support to colleagues during busy periods and absences.
• Handle incoming telephone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all administrative tasks are completed efficiently.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confident numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment.
• A proactive, enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience within sales administration, customer service, logistics or transport would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of up to £28,000 per annum upon permanent appointment.
• Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to develop within a successful international organisation.

Following successful permanent appointment, additional company benefits may include:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with service.
• Salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes.
• Employee wellbeing support, including access to GP services.
• Employee discount and cashback schemes.
• Life insurance and additional employee support benefits.

Interested?

If you are a motivated and organised individual with excellent administration and customer service skills and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a successful organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration!

Linda Taylors Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this temporary vacancy.

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