Sales Operations Associate

The aim of this position is to provide support within the Export function of a global manufacturing business specialising in fast moving consumer goods, and offers attractive hybrid working.

Round Up of Person Specifications:

Experience gained within FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) or consumer appliances sector, an advantage.

Experience working alongside international sales teams preferred.

You will require strong analytical skills, project management skills, combined with a good understanding of customer satisfaction or account management.

Experience working in cross functional collaboration.

A team player.

Competency in SAP

Experience with CRM (customer relationship management)

Proficiency in Excel

Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

High attention to detail

Good planning and organisational skills

Must enjoy working efficiently under pressure and good time management capabilities

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Tasks & Responsibilities will include:

Regular analysis of internal sales and in-market sales performance (preparing actionable insights/reports for potential input into monthly reviews).

Sales Operations: support all aspects of sales ops including onboarding of new distributors, facilitating order processing, customer price list maintenance.

Account Management: serve as a proxy for sales /account managers as required.

Demand Planning: Partake and support the commercial team in the demand planning process as necessary.

Brand Protection: support the tracking of trademark/brand infringement issues and report appropriately

General Business Support.

Package Details:

Good rate of pay, depending on level of experience

The role is initially presented on a minimum fixed term basis for 12 months (very likely to be for longer).

Start date preferred mid-March, if possible, in order to facilitate a short handover (but some flex).

37 hours per week

Monday to Friday with an early finish on Friday

The role also offers hybrid working!

Free parking.

If you feel you could apply yourself to the nature of this position and would like to be considered for this great opportunity, please email an up to date CV asap.

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