The Position
Applications are invited for a Sales Co-Ordinator within our Wet Petfood division at our SARIA Ltd, Doncaster site. The position available is full time, permanent, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As a Sales Co-Ordinator your duties and responsibilities will vary based on factory requirements but will include:
* To develop and increase sales within your region by analysing your area performance and formulating sales action plans to ensure you achieve and exceed your targets.
* Own the sales goals and KPI’s for your area; provide regular reporting on them.
* Escalate relevant customer issues to the Regional Sales Manager when required, to assure high level of reactivity and problem resolution.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers.
* Maintain contact with existing customers, monitor trading levels and maximise opportunities for additional business.
* Prepare quotes in line with the agreed pricing strategy and re-negotiate terms where appropriate.
* Maintain customer database, pricing and customer case history up to date.
* Work collaboratively with customers, suppliers and operations to achieve sustainable key account relationships and sales growth.
* Monitor and work collaboratively with the operations, transport and commercial teams at each site and provide regular updates from customers to ensure healthy stock levels.
* Work closely with the Commercial and Operations teams on pricing forecasts to ensure optimal commercial/profit margin.
* Work together with the Operations team to ensure production is efficient and accurate.
Requirements
* 5–10 years’ experience in sales within one of our core markets - petfood, aquafeed, feed, biodiesel, oleochemical, fertilizers.
* Full UK Driving Licence and ability and willingness to travel.
* Customer centric with strong business acumen.
* Team player, who easily builds and maintains relationships within the company and with external stakeholders.
* An energetic and forward-thinking individual, who is able to handle complexities and solve problems independently.
* Good written and verbal communication skills, along with strong I.T. Skills – proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s expected.