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ADMINISTRATOR JOB SUMMARY: As the Administrator , you will be an integral member of the Warehouse team, supporting the smooth running of a busy distribution unit, as well as working closely with other colleagues across the business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR: Administration Support: Working closely with the team to generate pick notes, dispatching of orders, inputting invoices, as well as updating internal records accurately. Scanning of documentation and other general administration / filing / data entry tasks Transport / Logistics: Assist with transport planning / updating various internal systems and liaise with 3rd party logistics partners, as required. Minute taking in meetings, as and when required. Support with service and repairs schedules and callouts booking engineers, external site maintenance teams etc. Health & safety : Whilst experience of H&S is not required, you will be supporting from an administration point of view - to ensure that toolbox and risk assessments, work instructions, company procedures and policies are signed by the team and recorded accordingly. Being a proactive point of communication between the warehouse and other internal teams / sites. Assisting with the maintenance of training records as required by the Office Manager/QSHE Manager. HR Support: Ensure that sickness / absence / return to work meetings and respective follow up paperwork is recorded, and that any other employee related information is accurate and up to date also. General Housekeeping : ordering of stationery or other office supplies, as required. Sending out post etc. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: Previous experience of working in a similar role would be ideal, but most importantly, this person needs to be a very organised, self sufficient administrator, with a hands on, team oriented mindset. The ability to work independently, and make decisions is important. Whilst you will work closely with managers in the team, this is a stand alone role, and our client is looking for someone who can manage their own workload, independently. A good understanding of business processes, logistics and overall warehouse activities, is desirable, but training can be provided. Previous experience of working on CRM / ERP packages is essential our client have a very innovative approach and are constantly reviewing their systems and processes. A confidence to learn, and be able to work with multiple systems, is required. Strong organisational and administration skills. Our client is a well-established, growing organisation who offer fantastic benefits to all staff, whether you are a new team member, or have worked there for many years. Free parking on site Competitive holiday package Efficient, tidy warehouse and office site environment Free staff incentives and discounted products / services Company Bonus scheme For more information about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment

SALES ADMINISTRATOR JOB SUMMARY: We are working exclusively with one of our long standing Ringwood based clients, to enhance their sales support and administration team, with an additional Sales Administrator. Our client is looking for an administrator who ideally has previous sales administration experience, but if not, previous customer service experience and the confidence to build customer relationships, would be ideal. The successful candidate will be processing customer orders, liaising with internal teams to ensure that orders are sent out within agreed timescales, liaising with customers and working closely with the field sales team to ensure that new customer information is accurately logged and any queries relating to orders are input and sent out, within the agreed time frames. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SALES ADMINISTRATOR: Receiving and processing orders accurately and efficiently - via email or telephone Ensuring that the sales ticketing system is managed and orders are fulfilled in a timely manner. Inputting and updating the ERP system and ensuring that customer orders and information is recorded accurately Communicating with customers and internal teams to ensure that orders are processed and dispatched, as required Liaising with the field sales team, receiving customer orders, new customer information and ensuring that the system is updated with accurate and key information Sending out sample requests and following up with customers to progress orders Work well within a busy, time pressured environment, alongside other team members. General sales administration duties to ensure the smooth running of a very busy team. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Strong administration skills are essential - given the busy nature of the role, good administration and organisation skills will help ensure a smooth transition. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to multitask - essential, as this is a varied position - administration, emails, phone calls, liaising with internal teams face to face, etc. Excellent communication skills - both written and spoken. You will be liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams both over the phone, on email and in person. Experience of working on ERP / CRM systems with confidence to learn and adapt in a system focused role. Training provided: Previous retail / customer service experience from other industries will also be considered, provided you are resilient, willing to learn and are keen to progress within a Sales Administration / Office based role. Please note that this is an office-based position, at our client's Ringwood head office. Our client offers free parking directly on site, and you will be joining a wonderful, supportive team, who all enjoy the interaction with other like minded individuals, in a lovely office setting. For more information about this role, or to apply, please get in touch with Joy Bruce at Collaborate Recruitment.

Poole, Dorset Up to £60k basic + bonus + car allowance Hybrid working (once established) Are you an experienced technical sales professional looking to step into a role where you can genuinely influence growth, work closely with senior leadership, and build long-term customer relationships within an engineering/manufacturing environment? This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager, with a Technical Sales background, to join a well-established and growing engineering/manufacturing business with a strong reputation in its product market. This is a hands-on, consultative sales role , ideal for someone who enjoys combining commercial thinking with technical understanding. Working closely with the Managing Director and Head of Technical , the Business Development Manager will take ownership of a varied sales pipeline, developing existing customer relationships while also identifying and converting new business opportunities. You will be trusted to help shape the sales approach, not just deliver against it. This role offers genuine career development, exposure to senior decision-makers, and the chance to make a visible impact within a supportive, collaborative team. Initially office-based, with hybrid working available over time once you re established in the role. Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager: Work alongside senior management (including Managing Director and Head of Technical) to support and implement the sales strategy. Manage and grow a pipeline of existing customers, increasing sales and identifying new opportunities. Develop new business through warm leads, including lapsed customers and historic quotes that did not convert. Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market presence. Attend customer site meetings (Initially with senior management, progressing to independent account ownership.) Build strong, long-term customer relationships through regular engagement and technical understanding. Use CRM systems and sales tools to manage pipeline activity and reporting. Leverage tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator to support lead generation and prospecting. Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, sales support, engineering, and manufacturing. Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and performance updates for senior stakeholders. Operate in line with all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. About You Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical sales role at a similar level. Background in engineering or manufacturing (technical sales environment essential). Proven ability to manage and grow customer accounts and sales pipelines. Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills. Comfortable engaging at all levels, from shop floor to senior stakeholders. Confident using CRM systems and sales tools. Organised, commercially minded, and able to work collaboratively across teams. What's on Offer: Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business who have a solid reputation as leaders in their niche product market Close exposure and support from senior leadership and strategic decision-makers within the business Clear opportunity for development and career progression. Hybrid working available over time. Supportive, collaborative team environment. Benefits / Salary: Competitive basic salary up to £60k (Depending on experience) Bonus incentive Company Car allowance Hybrid work arrangement (once established within the role) Flexible hours (Minimum 33 hours across core hours) Competitive holiday package Parking on site Free teas / coffees Opportunity for progression Company Pension For more information about this role, or to apply, please contact Joy Bruce at Collaborate recruitment.