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Join a Dynamic Team in Folkestone - Sales, Order Processing, and Project Management Role

Are you an enthusiastic and proactive individual seeking an exciting opportunity in a customer-centric environment? Look no further!
Our client is a well-established, close-knit team located in (mostly) sunny Folkestone on the south Kent coast. Specialising in customised products and branded gift sets for the corporate, events, and marketing sectors, they take pride in building enduring and honest relationships with clients. Their commitment to exceptional customer service and unparalleled product knowledge sets us apart.

Position: Sales, Order Processing, and Project Management
Location: Folkestone, South Kent

Role Overview: In this multifaceted role, you will play a crucial part in driving the company's growth. The position requires a versatile approach, navigating through a demanding schedule and tight deadlines. Your responsibilities will include sales generation, order processing, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:
• Responding to new business inquiries, utilising product knowledge to provide quotes and share samples.
• Coordinating with suppliers, internal designers, and production teams to oversee projects from inception to dispatch.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with existing clients while actively seeking new business opportunities in a competitive sector.

Candidate Profile: We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following qualities:
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong desire to succeed and a hunger to secure sales.
• Comfortable engaging with people over the phone.
• Confident and polite with the ability to build rapport with professional customers.
• Detail-oriented and focused, even under high workload/pressure.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and take initiative.
• Positive and proactive attitude, remaining level-headed under pressure.
• Well-educated with a focus on English and Maths.
• Good IT skills.

Desirable Qualifications: Sales training and/or account management experience is advantageous. However, exceptional candidates without this experience will be considered if they meet all criteria and demonstrate the right attitude. The ability to learn quickly is essential.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5.30 pm (5.15 pm finish on Friday).

Flexibility: While this role is office-based, we are open to applications from individuals seeking a flexible work pattern. Start and finish times can be adjusted, and reduced hours may be considered (minimum of 25 hours per week, working every day).

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits:
• 28 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Modern office with excellent facilities.
• Team building events and socials.
• Training opportunities for career development.

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