Job Description

Join Our Team in Logistics & Sales Support!

Location: Wilmslow

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time

Driving Required: Yes

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the heart of the manufacturing and production industry? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Support Administrator to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for ensuring seamless operations, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

As a vital member of our sales support team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our operations run smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

Communication Champion: Discuss sales or purchase requirements with suppliers and customers, delivering timely data to our sales team.

Logistics Liaison: Work closely with haulage companies to guarantee prompt collections and deliveries, ensuring the right equipment is used to maintain product integrity.

Order Support: Assist the trading team with order completion, customer requests, and providing freight costings for potential business.

Sample Management: Obtain and dispatch product samples from suppliers to customers, enhancing our service offering.

Technical Coordination: Ensure all hauliers are approved by our technical team and liaise with transport companies for efficient operations.

Daily Operations: Support day-to-day logistics operations and alert the trading team of any potential supply delays.

Database Management: Keep our SLAM/PALMS database updated with real-time changes to maintain accuracy.

Cost Efficiency: Help minimise additional freight or waiting costs due to disputes.

Export Assistance: Manage paperwork for exporting dairy ingredients and liaise with customs officials as necessary.

Sales Research: Conduct sales research to identify new customers and suppliers, providing valuable insights to our sales team.

Compliance Coordination: Work with suppliers and customers to ensure completion of specifications and questionnaires for food compliance schemes.

What We're Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Proficiency in IT, especially in CMP internal systems: SLAM and PALMS (training will be provided).

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages like Spanish or French are advantageous.

Familiarity with food trading supply chains and logistics from producers to end-users.

A keen eye for detail and an organised approach to paperwork.

HACCP Level 3 certification (training will be provided).

A proactive attitude and a commitment to excellence.

Why Join Us?

We believe in fostering a cheerful yet professional environment where your contributions matter. Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for training, and the chance to grow your career in a supportive team.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel as a Sales Support Administrator, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter

Join us in making a difference in the manufacturing and production sector! Apply today and become a part of our vibrant team!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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