Sales Office Manager (Bromsgrove)

Job Specification: Sales Office Manager. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic motivated individual to fulfil the role of Sales Office Manager General Job Description: Following the move to our new premise in Bromsgrove, SEW are now looking to re-build our sales support function in the Midlands. To start that process we are first looking to make the key appointment of our new Sales Office Manager. Reporting to the Midlands Regional Manager, the role will take responsibility for internal sales functions and internal sales staff (to be recruited) and will be a key member of a small but busy Sales Office. Role: The role is very much hands on and so will involve acting as key point of contact for customer enquires both via telephone and email. Preparation of quotes and orders along with technical enquiries for our mechanical geared motor product range will be key functions, as well as overseeing junior staff and taking responsibility for office supplies, stationary, petty cash etc. The Candidate: The Sales Office Manager role is one that would suit candidates with both an engineering background and experience managing people. A motivated individual with good customer liaison skills, computer literacy is essential and experience with Microsoft Office applications such as WORD and EXCEL is desirable. An excellent communicator, with good verbal and written English language skills being essential for this customer focused role. The ideal candidate will show an aptitude for learning and will be able to integrate well with both a small local team, as well as a more dispersed external sales team. A willingness to undergo training and an ability to work to deadlines and manage a busy and demanding office environment are key. Training: SEW is a global organisation with its Headquarters based in Southern Germany and a UK Head Office based in Normanton Yorkshire. From time to time and as deemed necessary the successful candidate may be expected to undergo training at one or other of these locations especially in the initial stages of employment. Salary: Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Interested applicants should forward their CV stating experience and current remuneration to: Russ Longhurst – Regional Sales Manager Email to: russ.longhurst@sew-eurodrive.co.uk