Job Description

Salix, part of the RSK Group, is looking to appoint a Sales and Office Administrator on a full time, permanent basis, based out of their Thetford site.Salix is a respected and leading provider of sustainable solutions to river restoration and erosion control projects in the UK. We provide spillway and shoreline protection and inland dredging and wetland habitat creation schemes. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Sales Administrator to join our product sales department at our nursery in Thetford.We are looking for an organised, positive individual with a can do attitude to join our small friendly team. The role will be office based and will involve quoting and managing customer orders as well as providing administrative support to the nursery and production managers.Wildlife conservation is at the heart of our brand so we are looking for someone who shares these values, and who can help promote our wonderful products.Responsibilities:

• Fielding customer enquiries by telephone and email
• Following up on leads
• Managing customer orders and finalising delivery schedules
• Preparing and printing paperwork for shipments
• Booking haulage and transport using various online systems
• Liaising with staff, clients, and freight companies to organise deliveries

Skills / Experience:

• Previous sales and/or customer service experience
• Be detail conscious, organised, and attentive
• Excellent communication skills on the phone and in writing
• Microsoft literate including Excel and Teams. Experience of using an ERP or CRM database desirable (knowledge of Microsoft Business Central a bonus)
• SHEQ experience desirable but not essential as training can be given

Salary / Benefits:

• Salary - xc2xa325,000 - xc2xa327,000 pa depending on experience, plus sales bonuses
• Pension contribution
• Flexible benefits package
• Cycle to work scheme

#rskfamily #environmentaljobs #salesjobsRSK Group is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe are a respected and leading provider of sustainable solutions to river restoration and erosion control projects in the UK. We provide spillway and shoreline protection and inland dredging and wetland habitat creation schemes. We have built a unique business as a designer, constructor, manufacturer, distributor and grower rolled in to one company. The firm is based in offices throughout the UK, including its HQ in Barton and in Croxton and Laugharne.Salix provides specialist products and design-and-build services for river restoration and wetland habitat creation projects and applies soil-bioengineering solutions for soil and riverbank erosion-control schemes. We manufacture and supply broad-ranging soil erosion control and bioengineering products. We are the largest grower of native wetland plants in the UK. We are Europes largest producer of coir fibre rolls, and we produce the worlds highest performing range of reinforced turf.Salix fields its own plant and experienced installation teams, supported by strong in-house technical support. Its aim when approaching projects is to complement the natural environment, add to biodiversity and improve water quality.Salix is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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