Sales and Logistics Assistant
We are working with a leading chemical manufacturer based in the UK, who exports to more than 40 countries around the world. With continued year-on-year growth, they now require someone to join their forward-thinking and orientated team. This is a full-time, office-based role in Reading, Berkshire.
Roles and responsibilities:
- This involves handling enquiries, verifying order details, and ensuring accurate pricing and specifications.
- Collaborating with the production team to ensure products are available for customers.
- Providing updates throughout the entire order process.
- Ensuring proper labelling and facilitating timely order processing at the factory.
- Managing shipping logistics to ensure on-time delivery of our products.
- Addressing customer issues and enquiries.
- As the role develops, there may be opportunities for customer visits.
- Directly reporting to the COO regarding order-related matters.
Key skills required:
- Familiarity with shipping products via air and sea, with experience in exports being advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Enjoy communicating with customers.
- Good skills at using Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage 200 is beneficial but not essential)
- Previous work involving the shipment of hazardous substances is advantageous.
- The ability to work independently and take a proactive approach.
- Strong communication skills across all company departments.
Working hours / days : 9am - 5pm with half an hour lunch break - Monday to Friday
- This is a full-time role based in Reading.
- Holiday: 23-day holiday plus statutory Bank Holidays
- Pension: Company pension after successful completion of probation period
- Salary: Dependent on experience, qualifications and skill set (£30,000 - £34,000)
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