At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily sales operations and manage customer orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading fresh produce company with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate across teams and contribute to process improvements in a vibrant workplace.
- Why this job: Be the backbone of sales operations and ensure customers receive top-notch service.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales support or customer service, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Opportunity
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting daily sales operations, managing customer orders, coordinating supply and demand activities, and ensuring excellent service delivery. You will work closely with Account Managers, Supply Chain, Logistics and other internal stakeholders to ensure products are delivered efficiently and customer expectations are consistently met.
Responsibilities
- Accurately enter and manage customer orders within Driscoll's systems.
- Support Account Managers with order execution, pricing and volume coordination.
- Communicate directly with customers regarding orders, availability and expectations.
- Monitor customer orders and make necessary adjustments based on supply availability.
- Generate and maintain reports to assist Account Managers in decision-making.
- Identify potential supply issues and proactively communicate solutions.
- Maintain and update sales databases, service level reports and supply trackers.
- Support weekly and period-end sales activities.
- Compile and analyse information to assist with business reviews and planning activities.
- Produce accurate reports using Excel and other business systems.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Transportation, Finance and Customer Service teams.
- Contribute ideas to improve processes and operational efficiency.
- Help resolve operational issues by collaborating across departments.
- Act as a professional ambassador for Driscoll's in all interactions.
Candidate Profile
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You'll be someone who thrives on solving problems, building relationships and ensuring every detail is managed accurately while keeping the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in an administrative, sales support, customer service or operational coordination role.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas and pivot tables).
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage.
- Ability to analyse information and make decisions based on available inventory and supply.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Personal Attributes
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Customer-focused with a genuine people-first mentality.
- Proactive problem solver who can anticipate challenges before they arise.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Able to build effective relationships across multiple teams and functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience within fresh produce, perishables, operations or supply chain environments.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally when required.
Sales Coordinator in Maidstone employer: Driscoll's
Driscoll's is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative work culture in Maidstone, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in the food safety sector. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, team members enjoy opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development while contributing to the delivery of the finest berries in the market.
