Sales Administrator
Job description
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Job description:
Job Title: Sales Administrator – Scania Eurocentral
Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £27,500 plus an excellent benefits package, including:
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a fantastic loan car scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• 4x basic salary life assurance
Why choose Sales at Scania?
“The top two reasons for joining our Sales team at Scania are our people and our purpose! From supermarkets to building supplies, hospitals, and online deliveries, virtually everything in our lives requires a truck for transport at some point or another, and our sales department are at the very heart of it all. It has never been a more exciting time to work in Sales at Scania, as we utilise new technologies and help our customers transition from the traditional, to new sustainable alternatives. And behind all of this, are a team who rally together and are motivated by seeing one another succeed”.
In this role you will:
• Be the first point of contact for customers, keeping them up to date with vehicle progress.
• Have regular contact with internal and external finance companies.
• Raise purchase order numbers, ensure invoices are correctly processed and payments are received in a timely manner.
• Maintain vehicle stock books and ensure vehicles are registered to coincide with delivery.
About you:
- Customer focussed – enthusiastic about delivering an exceptional service, through pro-active communication.
- Organised – able to track and progress multiple orders simultaneously, throughout the sales lifecycle.
- Diligent – accurately carry out a broad range of administrative duties.
Team player – working as part of a team, supporting one another to ensure our customers receive a fantastic service. - Adept with Systems – A background of using Excel and Autoline is preferred but not required.
If you are interested in this role then please apply today.
Next steps:
1. If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
2. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.
We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.
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⭐ Highlight your customer service experience at the top of your CV as Scania emphasises being the first point of contact for customers
📊 Quantify your administrative achievements: "Processed 150+ purchase orders monthly with 99% accuracy"
🚛 Emphasise any automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience as Scania operates in the truck transport sector
💻 Showcase your Excel proficiency prominently since it's specifically mentioned as preferred
🤝 Demonstrate teamwork examples as Scania values collaborative working to deliver exceptional customer service
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- •Processed 200+ purchase orders monthly using Excel tracking systems, achieving 99.2% accuracy in invoice processing and payment collection
- •Coordinated vehicle registrations with DVLA for 45 commercial vehicles per month, ensuring timely delivery to customers across Scotland
- •Maintained customer relationships through proactive communication, resulting in 95% customer satisfaction scores and repeat business growth
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Scania's commitment to sustainable transport solutions and exceptional customer service makes this Sales Administrator position exactly the career direction I want to pursue. My experience in customer-focused administrative roles and proficiency with Excel align perfectly with your requirements for managing vehicle orders and coordinating with finance companies.
My background in administrative support has equipped me with strong organisational skills and attention to detail essential for tracking multiple orders simultaneously throughout the sales lifecycle. I am particularly drawn to Scania's collaborative team environment and the opportunity to be at the heart of commercial vehicle operations.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you use Excel to track multiple vehicle orders simultaneously?
- ›Describe your experience with purchase order processing systems
- ›How would you ensure accurate invoice processing and timely payments?
- ›What methods would you use to maintain vehicle stock records?
- ›How would you coordinate with finance companies for vehicle transactions?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you delivered exceptional customer service under pressure
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a team to achieve a common goal
- ›Tell me about a time you had to communicate complex information to a customer
- ›Describe how you ensure accuracy when handling important administrative tasks
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you delivered exceptional customer service under pressure
Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple priorities simultaneously