Sales Coordinator

Adecco is an International HR and Consultancy firm. Our client, provider of industrial equipment, is looking for a Sales Coordinator.

Our client, provider of industrial equipment, is looking for a Sales Coordinator.

The successful candidate will maintain and develop relationships with existing and new customers and work closely with the Sales Director.

Main responsibilities:

• Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.
• Help & Guide the customer in the choice of a product.
• Become specialist in the sales of company products.
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales.
• Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with customer.
• Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy.
• Follow up of orders with the customer service team.
• Monitor the team’s progress, identify shortcomings and propose improvements.
• Liaising with foreign suppliers to check the progress of existing orders.
• Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations.
• Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with manufacturer.
• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales director.
• Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements.
• Take ownership of customer’s issues and follow problems through to resolution.
• Request assistance from the manufacturers.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing
• Proven experience of 3 years’ minimum in a relevant position. 

Candidate profile:

• Knowledge of relevant computer applications (Excel, Pastel).
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sales.
• Knowledge of customer service principle.
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques.
• Proficiency in English and French (written and spoken).
• Notion of logistics (incoterm).
• Notion of import.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets.
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, assertive personality and easy communicator.
• Trustworthy.
• Passionate, self-motivation & ambition.
• Teamwork.
• Flexible in working hours (ability to work until late – 6.30/7.00pm)