Bi-Lingual Export Sales Executive, Corby
£28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Background:
Our client is a leading manufacturer. Selling globally, with a strong presence in the USA, Western Europe and the UK, with 80% of sales outside the UK.
Job Purpose:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Sales & Export Executive to join our Operations team.
Principal Accountabilities:
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Liaising with Dealers in Western Europe, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the UK
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Utilising your language skills
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Sales Order Processing utilising MS Office & ERP systems
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Responding to customer enquiries/queries via email/phone and live chat
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Liaising with Dealers/Distribution market – Relationship building
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Managing customer expectations and aftersales support
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Obtaining freight quotes, booking freight and tracking customer orders through to final delivery whilst working with freight forwarders
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Liaising with production concerning orders
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Spare parts order processing
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Answering incoming calls
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Data entry (ERP)
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Taking payments
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Various adhoc administrative duties
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Support with social media marketing
Person Specification:
Preference to those with language skills in either – French/Spanish/Italian
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An organised approach to work, strong attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks in a time efficient manner.
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Exceptional written and oral communication skills
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Order processing experience essential
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Freight forwarding experience & current UK export control regulations across road, air, and sea desirable
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Customs & Excise knowledge essential – Export Sales
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Knowledge of INCOTERMS, customs regulations and government agency requirements are required
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Good working knowledge of MS Office and good understanding of ERP systems whilst having the ability to pick up technology quickly.
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Able to work to tight deadlines
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Self-Starter, confident and a good team player, excellent communication skills, relationship builder.
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Excellent negotiation skills. Strong attention to detail.
The position will report directly to the Operations Director.
Permanent position: you will be required to work Monday to Friday from the Corby Site
Salary - £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hours of work -Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00 / Friday 08:00 – 16:00 (1hr lunch each day)
25 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays / Christmas bonus / Pension / Death in Service