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Form of workAre you ready to be part of a legendary Australian brand's success story?
This employer has been a cherished household name for over 24 years, and is looking for a Sales Administration Assistant to join our busy, dynamic sales team. A family-owned and operated company based in Melbourne, we have a proud tradition of distributing high-quality apparel through over 3000 retailers across Australia and New Zealand, including some big name brands such as Myer Coles, Woolies and more.
We offer a unique opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative business where you can roll up your sleeves and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Sales Administration Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our Sales Department. Your responsibilities will include:
- Administrative Support: Provide crucial administrative support to our Account Managers, contributing to the overall efficiency of the Sales Department.
- Client Relations: Assist Account Managers in maintaining strong relationships with retail buyers and their assistants, ensuring exceptional key account management.
- Meeting Preparation: Help prepare for customer meetings, including presentation materials, costings, and samples. You may also accompany Account Managers to meetings when required.
- Order Processing: Efficiently process new and seasonal customer orders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with various departments within the company daily, including customer service, planning, product design, and graphic design.
- Data Management: Manage and maintain critical databases such as range plans, price lists, order tracking, samples, and image management for customer websites.
- General Administration: Undertake general administrative tasks as needed to support the Sales Department.
About You:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail is a must for this role. And to be able to execute this above all else – even when time pressures, and multiple tasks are on your plate.
- Organisational and Prioritising Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills are essential as you will manage multiple project and priorities at once.
- Calm approach. Even when things are busy (often), you don't get ruffled by this. You can keep your cool and focus what needs to be done.
- Excel Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, vlookup, and reading basic pivot tables.
- MS Office Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
- Willingness to Learn: A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Relevant Experience: Previous administrative experience in wholesale or retail is highly regarded but not essential. If you have the right attitude and aptitude to learn the business, that is our main priority.
If you're ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to the success of a beloved Australian brand, we encourage you to apply with a cover letter that shows who you are.
