- Bedfordview
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering Sales
- Reference: 4291373956
Vacancy Details
Employer: Chainlink Recruitment
Job Specification – Sales Team Coordinator / Executive Assistant
Location: Bedfordview
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly professional, self?driven Sales Team Coordinator with strong Executive Assistant capabilities. This role supports the Sales Director and the broader Sales & Marketing function during a period of departmental restructuring. The ideal candidate is a proactive operator who can take ownership, manage complex travel, coordinate high?level communication, and ensure seamless execution of sales operations.
This position requires someone who thrives in a fast?paced, project?driven environment and can confidently step into a leadership?support role without constant supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Provide high?level administrative support to the Sales Director
- Manage complex business and international travel (flights, accommodation, visas, itineraries)
- Anticipate needs, resolve issues proactively, and reduce administrative burden on the Director
- Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing documents
Sales Operations Coordination
- Coordinate proposals, bids, tenders, and supporting documentation
- Track actions, deadlines, and deliverables across the Sales team
- Support sales reporting, dashboards, and pipeline updates
- Escalate risks, delays, or bottlenecks proactively
Systems & Process Administration
- Maintain and update CRM and ERP systems (e.g., HubSpot, Syspro)
- Ensure data accuracy, version control, and documentation compliance
- Troubleshoot basic system issues and escalate when necessary
- Support digitalisation and process automation initiatives
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the communication hub between Sales, Finance, Projects, Marketing, and Engineering
- Facilitate information flow and ensure alignment across departments
- Build strong internal relationships to support problem?solving and execution
- Communicate sales priorities clearly and timeously
Travel & Logistics Management
- Coordinate all travel for the Sales team
- Ensure cost?effective bookings aligned with company policy
- Track travel expenses and manage reconciliations
- Handle last?minute changes with professionalism and urgency
Document & Data Management
- Prepare, format, and manage proposals, presentations, and sales documentation
- Maintain secure and organised records of contracts, agreements, and correspondence
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with documentation standards
Continuous Improvement & Problem?Solving
- Identify operational inefficiencies and propose improvements
- Support implementation of new tools, workflows, and processes
- Monitor progress against targets and report on improvements
Candidate Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration, Sales, or related field preferred)
- 3–5 years’ experience in a coordination, Executive Assistant, or administrative role
- Experience supporting executives and/or sales & marketing teams
- Experience in engineering, capital equipment, or project?driven environments (advantageous)
- CRM and ERP proficiency (HubSpot, Syspro, or similar)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel and reporting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and multitasking ability
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Behavioural Competencies
- Vibrancy & Energy: Positive, enthusiastic, and responsive
- Agility: Adapts quickly to change and shifting priorities
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in documentation and coordination
- Systems Fluency: Confident navigating CRM, ERP, and MS Office
- Confidentiality & Professionalism: Handles sensitive information with integrity
- Problem Solving & Ownership: Takes initiative and follows through
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