The Role

Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a permanent, full time Sales Administrator in Naas, Co. Kildare.

Salary between €35,000 - €37,000 depending on experience

Fully office based

Main duties: 

• Produce accurate and timely sales reports, information, presentations and other reporting materials as required.
• Act as a key point of contact for the Sales team in relation to the company’s CRM system, working closely with Marketing and other stakeholders to support system development, governance and best practice.
• Complete and support the preparation of sales-related documentation, including sample requests, order/gatekeeping processes and other administrative requirements.
• Maintain and update customer sales forecasts within internal reporting systems, following up with customers where required.
• Provide indicative pricing and cost information to the Sales team using the most up-to-date pricing tools and maintain accurate pricing trackers.
• Work collaboratively across departments to identify opportunities to improve internal and external reporting, processes and data accuracy.
• Process new customer account applications and amendments to existing customer information as required.
• Support the generation of customer documentation and completion of credit checks for new accounts where required.
• Regularly review and validate customer and sales data to ensure information held on internal systems remains accurate and up to date.
• Support the preparation and generation of business intelligence reports for regular customer reviews, providing Sales Managers with accurate information and insights to support presentations.
• Review sales guidance and reporting on a regular basis, identifying discrepancies and providing feedback to Sales Managers to improve data accuracy and reporting standards.
• Prepare and publish monthly sales dashboards and reporting for senior management.
• Assist with the creation, review and maintenance of Sales Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring processes remain aligned with business and Sales team requirements.
• Maintain the Sales team annual leave calendar and provide visibility of upcoming leave and cover requirements.
• Assist with the organisation and coordination of key promotional and commercial events.
• Provide on-site administrative support to the Sales team, liaising with other departments to resolve enquiries and support business requirements.
• Provide administrative cover and support during periods when members of the Sales team are travelling or unavailable.
• Undertake any other administrative or sales support duties assigned by senior management, ensuring all relevant activity is accurately recorded and completed.

The Person

• Approximately three years' experience within a Sales Administration or Sales Support environment, ideally within an FMCG, B2B or similar commercial organisation.
• Experience working with business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently using initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a wider Sales team.
• Confident and articulate with a strong customer-service focus.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting efficiencies.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with an understanding of pricing, costs and margins.