Sales Administrator - Winnipeg, Canada - Lafarge Canada Inc

Lafarge Canada Inc

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we're committed to shaping a

greener,

smarter and

healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,

safety comes first,

collaboration matters and

diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually

make our materials better.
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:

The Sales Administrator will be responsible for effective collaboration with the Sales Manager, Sales Reps, Operation/Logistics Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Quality Assurance Department and Credit Department as it relates to all customer focused activities including: project setup, quotes, products, pricing, ticket exceptions, profitability analysis, market intelligence, invoicing, reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities:

Health and Safety: Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas. Ensure all aspects of their role are executed in a safe manner. Demonstrate an understanding of safety guidelines at Lafarge operations.
Sales &

Marketing Business Cycle:
Timely processing and resolution of billing, including exceptions/errors on a daily basis.

Coordinate all sales activities including:
project identification and tracking, customer performance, market review, daily sales reporting.

Systems & Processes: Primary user and gatekeeper for Salesforce for Ready-Mix business unit.
Administration and Billing: Answer phone calls and correspondence, maintain files and databases, prepare reports, and review billing.
Value Added Products (VAP): Promote and facilitate special product sales with product specialists.
Customer Orientation: Manage COD's & small customers, provide quotes, and relay project information to customers and other key stakeholders.
Reporting: Prepare key reports for weekly and monthly sales meetings. Prepare additional Sales reports as requested, including job tracking, quote tracking, and progress of Sales activities.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Work with Sales team to create accurate and efficient work on hand/forecasting sheet. Maintain sales/product tracking systems.

_ Relationship with Other Jobs:

_:

Reports to Sales Manager
Works closely with entire sales organization
Works closely with QC and operations personnel
Works closely with Credit department

_ Specific Accountabilities:
_

Safety Performance objective is "Zero"
Responsible to achieve targeted KPI's i.e. safety, service, volume delivered
Customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

Education & Work Experience:

35 years related office experience, preferably in a sales environment.
Strong working knowledge of Gmail and the Google Platform is required.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, is required.
Experience with SAP and Sales Force would be beneficial.

Knowledge & Skills:

Excellent customer service skills dedicated to meeting the expectations of customers with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Must be flexible and able to balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations without damaging relationships.
Possess a general knowledge of construction and RMX products.
Excellent written and verbal communications ability to write and speak concisely in a variety of settings and styles.
Must be timely with sharing information and provide the information people need to get things done and make decisions.
Must have strong people skills and relate well to all types of people inside and outside organization.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the desire to seek solutions.
Possess a commitment to and willingness to devote great effort and time in order to reach goals.

_ As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are

passionate, driven by

curiosity and keen to

grow,

learn, develop and

thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.