Job Description

I am exclusively partnered with my client to recruit a commercially focused, experienced Business Administrator to work as part of my clients team. The ideal candidate will have worked in a Sales Administration role previously, and will be able to travel to other sites in Scotland when necessary. The successful candidate must have a current driving licence.

Client Details

My client is a growing, award winning packaging business with a strong focus in Europe. They employ over 7000 staff, but remain a market leading family owned business.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts.

• Ordering, delivery and stock management of all components for each account.

• Interpreting and reviewing customer forecasts and requirements to ensure customer demands are fully met , whilst minimising cost.

• Co-ordinating and processing new product developments from conception to order stage.

• Client relationship management.

• Liaison with internal and external departments.

• Ad hoc admin duties and assisting in project work.

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Previous sales administration experience gained in a fast paced environment.

• Business acumen with proven analytic skills.

• Problem solving skills , with the ability to handle customer service complaints effectively.

• Customer focused with the ability to adapt his/her operating style to deliver high class customer service.

• Effective communication skills both oral and written

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including outlook.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload.

• Proven track record of managing internal and external relationships

• Self motivated with the willingness to work on your own or as part of a team.

• Attention to detail with the ability to complete work to deadlines.

Job Offer

My client is willing to offer a starting salary of £21,500 for the successful business administrator. This comes in addition to a matched pension of 3% and life assurance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication skills - written and oral, Excellent IT (MS office) and data entry skills, Ability to work effectively independently and in teams, Excellent attention to detail / accuracy, Strong desire to achieve results, Ability to work and deli