Sales Support Administrator – Cork – to 25K

[b][red]Sales Support Administrator[/b][/red]
PPL biomechanics (Podiatry Products Limited) are an SME which have been manufacturing Custom Orthotic Devices since 1993. PPL are now the leading supplier of orthoses and other biomechanical devices and specialised footwear in Ireland, selling to physiotherapists, podiatrists and other medical professionals. In keeping pace with our growth, PPL are now recruiting for an exciting position of sales support administrator which will be based in our offices in Cork.

The Sales Support Administrator position involves providing back-up to our field sales team from our main offices in cork. The role requires an organised, confident & assertive individual, with good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will report to the Sales/Business Development Manager.

[b][red]Principal Duties and Responsibilities [/b][/red]

• Execute all sales calls follow up requests from sales team (samples, catalogues, product information, training enquiry, contract pricing).

• Maintenance and administration of CRM system (adding new leads, daily entry of sales calls data and collation of weekly sales reports).

• Digital marketing/updating of company website with new promotions and news etc

• Preparation of marketing materials (flyers, adverts).

• Maintain a local base of commonly used sales documents.

• Execute all sales & marketing related postal & digital mailings.

• Assist customers with enquiries for marketing events & campaigns.

• Assist with internal sales meetings to take notes and follow up communication.

• Participate in sales meetings and contribute to marketing planning schedule.

• Organise venues/travel arrangements etc for sales team activities.

• Participate as needed in marketing events.

• Assist Sales/Business Development Manager and sales team as required.

• General office support.

• Management of projects and other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

[b][red]Essential Skills[/b][/red]

• Minimum 2 years experience in a customer support/sales administration role (or similar) within a commercial environment & knowledge of the sales process.

• Computer Literate-demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, excel, PowerPoint and databases.

• CRM Experience-Working knowledge of a CRM package/system.

• Be “sales aware” and demonstrate a strong customer orientation, delivering an exceptional service in order to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations, in a confident manner.

• Effective Communicator -Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, are equally important.

• Results Orientated – Demonstrates the ability to achieve tangible and measurable results. Makes and meets commitments.

• Ability to work independently and with a remote workforce.

• Teamwork – Actively contributes to the development of a positive team environment, demonstrating a flexible approach.

• Attention to Detail – Ensures that work is executed accurately and completely, paying close attention to the detail.

• Strong analytical and administration skills.

[b][red]Desirable Skills:[/b][/red]

• Digital marketing and basic graphic design experience is very desirable.

• A third level qualification in a relevant discipline.

• Experience working with a remote sales team.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Canvassing for the position will disqualify. PPL biomechanics is an equal opportunities employer.