Sales Coordinator in East Grinstead

Our client is the largest designer and manufacturer of energy efficient, bespoke Swedish timber frame homes in the UK and they have an excellent opportunity for a Sales Coordinator to join their Show Centre in East Grinstead, West Sussex.

About the roleAs a Sales Coordinator, you will hold a vital position within the company, working closely with the Managing Director and Sales Team.

You will be responsible for providing an efficient secretarial service to the Sales Team, so you will need to be very organised and efficient.

Responsibilities will include:

• Following up leads generated through marketing and advertising
• Meeting with customers visiting the Show Centre
• Ensuring that customers receive a first-class service before, during and after the construction of their home
• Ensuring all visitors and callers are dealt with tact, diplomacy, enthusiasm and efficiency at all times
• Acquiring an excellent working knowledge of the Company's products, services and overall objectives
• Being available for Saturday rota and exhibition work, attending exhibitions and Open Days
• Monitoring delivery dates of all company supplied components (windows, staircases, internal doors, ventilation systems, flooring, heating systems, etc.) and charter progress and amend delivery dates as required
• Attending regular internal meetings such as weekly tech updates and monthly sales meetings
• Liaising with other departments regarding requests for drawings, estimates, shortages/remedials, etc. ensuring that complete details accompany each request

You will also assist the MD/Project Manager with:

• Selling timber frame kits to meet agreed financial targets
• All administrative and organisational duties
• Monitoring and following up all general sales enquiries
• Setting up customer appointments and managing diaries
• Making customer follow-up telephone calls
• Monitoring each planning application and liaising with the planning authorities as required
• Monitoring each building regulations application in liaison with the technical department
• Preparing tender documents, plans and other information for customers as required

About the rewardsFor the role of Sales Coordinator, there is a salary on offer of circa £25,000 to £28,000 per annum depending on experience.

About youAs a Sales Coordinator, you must have/be:

• Excellent organisational and administration experience
• Previous experience in sales activities
• A high attention to detail and a ‘can do' customer approach
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Previous experience in the construction industry would be beneficial but not essential
• prepared to work out of office hours

About the companyOur client boasts 50 years of crafting timber frames for outstandingly high-quality homes, constructed either from our range of designs or to bespoke specifications.

They have Scandinavian roots, and their show centre is located in Sussex.

They have a factory in the UK to manufacture their timber frame kits and are passionate about building eco-friendly, sustainable homes for the future.

They believe that energy-efficient design is essential in any new property, with benefits for both the homeowner and the environment.

How to ApplyPlease note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Sales Coordinator on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.

Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.

If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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