Nationwide Ventilation Ltd are a leading supplier of high quality commercial kitchen ventilation systems, covering the entire UK. Our factory is based in Chatham, Kent, in which we manufacture our own range of kitchen canopies, ductwork and associated ventilation products.

We are looking for a enthusiastic sales administrator to work in our sales team supporting sales people who sell our products nationwide across the UK to catering equipment suppliers, consultants and end users. You must be computer literate, with the ability to use Microsoft office products. Experience in sage is also preferable but not essential.

The Sales Administrator will generate client leads, increase the number of customers, answer client queries and prepare sales documentation and generally support the sales department. A great portion of your time is spent on communicating and handling customer information. You will also be required to help with the maintenance business, booking and scheduling site visits. As a Sales Administrator you will be expected to perform many of the following tasks: •

• Answering the telephone (To be done within three rings where possible.)
• Raising quotations •
• Checking purchase orders against quotes and making amendments
• Handling customer requests •
• Chasing sales quotes • •
• Maintaining good customer relations
• Point of contact for sales people when they are out of the office
• Maintaining the sales teams quotation logs•
• Producing reports •
• Ensuring that parts list are ordered and goods chased up for delivery.
• Producing delivery notes for all jobs
• Leasing with other members of admin staff.
• Growing the business •
• Maintaining client records
• Producing maintenance schedules
• Booking maintenance visits

Desired Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience and demonstrated ability in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues and problems which could impact designated tasks
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret information
• Excellent time management, task coordination and prioritisation skills
• High level communication and presentation skills
• Confident negotiation, planning and problem solving abilities
• Timely reporting and organisational skills
• Strong computer and database skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic team player with a “can-do attitude”

The position comes with the normal benefits, 25 days holiday pay per annum. If you feel you have the ability and drive to fill this position please email your CV to robert@kitchenextractsystems.com