We’re looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused
Customer Sales Advisor to support our growing
Contract Catering / Compass division. In this office-based role, you’ll manage a portfolio of customers, provide outstanding service, and help drive sales performance. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment and enjoys building long-lasting client relationships.
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Key Responsibilities- Answer incoming calls within 3 rings
- Respond to customer emails within 24 hours
- Action credit control notes within 48 hours
- Accurately process customer orders and minimise errors
- Create quotations within 48 hours and look to maximise spend
- Keep internal systems updated with accurate and relevant information
- Identify new business opportunities from inbound and outbound calls
- Promote exclusive brand products where appropriate
- Offer suitable alternative products to avoid backorders
- Manage customer communication around backorders professionally
- Use marketing materials to support customer engagement and conversion
- Handle live chat in accordance with the team rota
- Provide support to National Account Managers and Executives with product sourcing, tenders, etc.
- Make proactive outbound calls to trading customers to generate sales
- Work to and achieve agreed KPIs
- Attend regular one-to-ones to review performance and training needs
- Follow all procedures as outlined in the Sales Desk Quality Manual
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times
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Person Specification✅
Essential Attributes- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
- Confident using computers and technology
- Previous experience in a customer service or office-based sales environment
- Comfortable with both incoming and outgoing phone calls
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to meet targets and manage workload effectively
- Strong organisational skills and time management
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Desirable Attributes- Knowledge of the catering equipment or foodservice industry
- Experience in meeting revenue targets and KPIs
- Strong analytical and administrative abilities
- Tenacious, methodical, and structured approach
- Adaptable and open to change
- Willingness to work additional hours when needed
- Honest, enthusiastic, and reliable