Administrator (12 months)

Administrator / Coordinator

Job Location: Poole, Dorset (Near Wessex Gate Retail Park)

Job Type: 12 month contract

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm & Friday 8.30am – 4pm

We are currently recruiting for a busy Homewares company who is looking for an Administrator / Coordinator on a 12 month contract to support one of its National Accounts. Working alongside the Account Manager on a large & prestigious brands account you will be responsible for;

* Keeping track of all projects using an in-house database

* Working with the Design Team and Account Managers to ensure that factories are correctly briefed about product specifications and all other factors influencing cost in order to receive accurate quotations.

* To request quotes and schedule samples with our China factories and to continue to chase on a regular basis with constant communication via phone calls, emails and video calls.

* Effective data management especially the input, accuracy and maintenance of complete pricing and factory data within the CRM, within agreed project timescales.

* Ownership of customer spreadsheet trackers, updated on a regular basis and information shared with the Account Manager regarding sampling progress

* To co-ordinate samples as they arrive through our ‘check-in’ process, ensuring that they go through all the different departments design checks, testing, photography and then showroom - or sent direct to customer.

* Any additional admin tasks required, for example help with showroom preparation, organising meeting preparation, organising travel and meeting notes.

* Support the account management team in responding to ad hoc customer enquiries

The successful applicant will possess;

* Proficient in Excel

* Able to multitask across different projects and tasks

* Good working knowledge of databases and Microsoft packages

* Exceptionally high standards with meticulous attention to detail

* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

* A self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude and a down to earth approachable manner

* A problem solver with the ability to assume responsibility and act on own initiative

* A flexible team player with the ability to work proactively

This position is an immediate start and more information on this position can be obtained from contacting our recruitment team directly on (phone number removed) or by emailing your CV.

Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.

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