Trainee Sales Executive

Our client is an industry leading supplier delivering to some of the UK's key High Street retailers and e -tailers and due to continued success, they are looking to recruit a Trainee Sales Executive. This is a fantastic entry role into an exciting industry! This role will support one of the Senior Account Managers on their Knitwear division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a career in sales who will be given training and learn on the job.

This would suit a graduate or someone with some work experience who has a good knowledge of the fashion industry and a real can-do attitude.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and supporting the sales team across multiple functions.
• Gather sampling information to assist the account manager.
• Raise sales orders and order confirmation sheets to be passed to merchandising team/factories and customers.
• Cost price amendments on confirmed orders.
• Manage and responsible for sending samples, swatches and any other information required out to customers via post and email.
• Assisting in the preparation of on-site customer meetings.
• Coordination of customer requirements and deadlines to help advise sampling priorities.
• Daily sample chasing working with internal teams and external factories.
• General administrative support for the account management team.

Person Specification:

• Previous administration experience is preferred.
• Enthusiastic and keen to learn with excellent communication skills.
• Must be organised and able to prioritise efficiently.
• IT literate, excel knowledge essential and able to pick-up systems quickly.
• Friendly, positive team player who is eager to progress within the fashion industry.