Sales Support Assistant

Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries.
We are a "Certified B Corporation™" which stands for "Benefit for all" meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that use business as a force for good®, by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and enjoy coming to work.
We believe that success starts with the finest ingredients, and that includes our employees! We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer.
If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role.
The role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to support the US Sales with the main objective to ensure the utmost customer satisfaction through identifying, processing, and facilitation of customer orders. You will also have an opportunity to develop new customer relationships whilst maximising sales from existing accounts to achieve both individual and team targets.
Some key tasks include:

• Support Outside Sales Reps, handling all administrative duties for the Sales team
• Performing data entry duties regarding metrics, sales figures, and other key data
• Creating and processing sales in a timely manner
• Expediting requests rush orders and altering sales orders and shipping information as required
• Answering phone calls
• Developing potential sales from inbound inquiries and cold calls
• Proactively identifying new sales leads
• Presenting CC's products and services to new and existing customers
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
• Negotiating with customers by phone, email, video, and in person
• Producing weekly activity reports
• Cold calling and prospecting
• Following up with old leads with the aim of converting to active customers
• Compiling daily lists of leads
• Aiding management team members and executives as needed
• Following up marketing initiatives
  This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) in our Lincoln office.
  The requirements:
  To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a team environment but also have the ability to work independently.
  You will also have the following essential skills and attributes:
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong analytical skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Confident communicator (written and verbal) with excellent negotiation skills
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to balance long term projects with daily demands

SQL, Salesforce and Fishbowl experience is advantageous but not essential.
If you feel that you have the requirements detailed above and are ready to be our Sales Support Assistant, please register your interest by clicking on the apply now button and upload a copy of your CV.
Our commitment:
CC are an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment. We will consider all applicants based purely on their abilities to fulfil the role.
So, if you're looking for a company that is committed to making a positive impact and you feel your skills match our requirements, we encourage you to apply!