About the Company - Doff Portland, part of the Pelsis Group, is a leading independent UK Horticulture and Agriculture company with an excellent reputation and a strong presence within its markets. As part of a strategic growth plan the company is rapidly penetrating new markets and territories in Europe and beyond. As part of this plan the company is currently looking to strengthen our Sales team with the recruitment of a Sales Support Executive.
About the Role - Reporting to the Head of General Sales (UK & Ireland) this is an excellent and rare opportunity for an individual, at home in a commercial environment, with appropriate experience to drive and deliver in this key role within this fast-growing company. With a varied remit, this position offers a wide spectrum of responsibilities, supporting the sales function both administratively as well responsibility for managing a small portfolio of independent UK based customers.
Responsibilities -
* Supporting the Accounts Manager with internal and external communications and data collation between departments.
* Manage distribution of sales reports and data analysis of daily/weekly/monthly sales activities.
* Assist with forecasting support by providing sales data analysis and variance reporting.
* Assist with the processing of customer data and orders via Multiple Retail Vendor Portals.
* Attend online meetings with customer supply chain and merchandising department heads, to facilitate stock availability and forecast ordering accuracy.
* Utilise internal NAV system to assist with data collation, specified customer queries and product changes.
* Assist with store audits and market analysis, online and in store.
* Attend periodic face to face meetings alongside line manager with Key Buyers.
* Manage and grow your own customer portfolio.
* Producing and circulating follow up meeting notes.
* Offer sales administration support for new line forms, customer account set up and general day to day administration and queries as required by the field sales team.
* Processing of product data requests from Multiple Retail accounts, collating information internally and completing customer specific forms.
* Support with visual merchandising along side the field sales team.
Qualifications -
* At least 2 years of experience working in a commercial sales environment.
* Be educated to degree level or equivalent plus relevant time served experience.
* Good organisational, inter-personal and project management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Computer proficient (Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, emails).
* Previous sales experience would be beneficial.
Required Skills -
* Fast learner with the ability to build strong, cross-functional working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Self-motivated with a positive and dynamic work style.
* Attention to detail and ability to complete complex forms.
* Experience with visual merchandising would be of great benefit.
Seniority level - Not Applicable
Employment type - Full-time
Job function - Sales, Business Development, and Administrative
Industries - Manufacturing
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