Sales Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Sales Administrator –solar inverter sales 

Sales and service subsidiary, SMA Solar UK, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom  

 

Key responsibilities: 

• Provides first class administrative support to the Sales Manager, our Key Account Managers and Distribution Channel Manager in the UK 

• Is responsible for the effective, timely and accurate processing of offers, General Agreements, Customer Fact Sheets and Pricelists, Credit notes, Tenders including relevant documentation.  

• Provides customer support and resolves customer issues via e-mail and over the telephone 

• Acts as a vital link between local customers, key accounts and our SMA headquarters in Germany.  

• Efficiently resolves any operational problems and invoice issues.  

• Maintains customer database (CRM) 

• Ensures on-time booking of all offers and orders and provides timely status and tracking information.  

• Organizes trade shows, conferences (in cooperation with the marketing department) and business trips, sales meetings, diary management, catering 

 

Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Requires commercial educational and training 

• Has at least two years of professional experience in an order processing and/or sales department in a similar role, preferably within an international company combined with experience in wholesale and foreign trade or export 

• Must be proficient in using MS Office; SAP / CRM, Salesforce knowledge is an advantage  

• Good English language skills; German is an asset 

• Willingness to undergo further training in Western Europe 

• Has excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to work and good organizational skills 

• Works well under stress and with deadlines and is a team player 

 

 Reporting line: 

• Reports to the Sales Manager 

 

 Job type:  

• Full-time  

• Permanent 

 

 Compensation: 

• £ competitive - DOE 

• 28 days annual leave 

 

Other: 

• Medical,
• Excellent Pension,
• Life Assurance,
• Income Protection 
• Birthday Paid Day Off
• Festive season paid off.

 

Ready for your next career move?

 

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Interested in this position but don’t meet every requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – please send us your cover letter and resume!

 

Your recruiting contact:

Steve Oliver | SMA Solar UK Ltd.

#SMA Solar UK Ltd.

 

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