Sales Administrator - Part Time

We are looking for a sales administrator with a background or penchant for marketing

As one of our three sales administrators, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of our products. 

You'll need to be flexible: on a daily basis you will process and pack orders, close sales and up-sell, troubleshoot technical queries, and ensure that customer records are kept up to date   

You will be the first point of contact for our customers and build long term relationships with them

You'll manage the full sales life cycle for our customers including mailing out the products to them

If you have some agricultural background this would be advantageous but not a pre-requisite for the role, just being able to communicate with our customers is important

You will also assist the marketing team in updating the website (basic changes, training will be given)

This role is a part time role circa 10 hours per week ideally Monday and Tuesday

We attend Agricultural shows and although there is no requirement to attend, they are great fun and a chance to meet the customers face to face

• Receive sales orders : telephone, e-mail, web
• Produce sales invoices and process sales orders from customers via telephone, email and web shop for daily dispatch.
• Pack and dispatch sales orders for daily postal collection
• Answer customer enquiries:  giving advice and guidance on product selection plus offering technical support
• Liaise with customers to ensure timely settlement of their accounts.
• Manage customer database, input new records and update existing records.
• Printing and distributing mail-outs to customers and customer communications.
• Assist with business development projects when required.
• Receive, screen and distribute incoming phone calls and emails to colleagues.

• Experience of account management, sales, or business development, preferably in the agriculture industry.
• Understanding of agricultural practices, products, and technologies.
• Proficiency with CRM systems data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of agricultural trends and the ability to leverage this knowledge for client solutions.
• Previous sales experience
• Results-oriented with a focus on driving revenue growth.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
• Effective time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels
• The ability to work under their own initiative

Millwood Products Ltd, part of ABS is a mail order business supplying diagnostic test kits and related products to dairy farmers and veterinary surgeons throughout the UK.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.