Sales Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Maternity Cover September 2026 to August 2027**

Are you a highly organised, customer-focused professional with a knack for handling complex logistics and sales processes? Do you thrive in environments where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? If so, this fantastic role could be your next career move as part of a dynamic team!

If you have knowledge of the marine industry and are an accomplished sailor, this role could be particularly relevant to you. Your passion for and understanding of the sector will give you a unique edge in delivering outstanding service.

About the Role
Our client is seeking a talented and proactive Sales Co-ordinator to join their growing operation. Reporting directly to the Sales Manager and working closely with the UK sales team, this role promises variety, challenge, and opportunity for professional growth.

As the primary contact for customers, you’ll take responsibility for the end-to-end sales order process while assisting with logistics and administrative tasks. Your contributions will directly impact the smooth dispatch of goods and the satisfaction of clients, ensuring the business continues to set high standards of service.

This is an excellent chance to become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation, where your expertise will be noticed and valued.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales Co-ordinator, no two days will be the same. Your duties will include:

Sales Coordination:
Managing the sales order process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Providing friendly and professional customer support.
Responding to enquiries and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Delivering administrative support, including maintaining customer databases (such as Mailchimp) and assisting in marketing activities.
Participating in despatch meetings, updating account managers on statuses, and managing inter-company ordering.
Identifying and addressing product shortages with the planning team to streamline operations.Logistics Management:
Coordinating shipping logistics for UK and export markets, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
Negotiating with carriers for the best rates and improving back-order processes.
Collaborating with the Sales and Credit Control teams to resolve customer account issues.
Ensuring timely booking of goods, investigating queries, and addressing shipping concerns as they arise.A Typical Day in This Role
Responding promptly and professionally to customer enquiries.
Processing sales orders and ensuring they are prioritised and managed effectively.
Preparing necessary documentation for shipping and liaising with logistics providers.
Attending team despatch meetings to keep up-to-date on order status.
Communicating with planning and purchasing teams on production and inventory issues.
Keeping accurate databases to support marketing campaigns and maintaining seamless sales operations.
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