Customer service administrator - united kingdom, newton abbot, devon

the role

at saint-gobain we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. we are also proud to have been named a 'top employer' for 5 consecutive years. if you're passionate about working with people, you're able to put your customer first, and you want to know what it's like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity to join us as a customer service administrator.

you'll be working for jewson civils/frazer in newton abbot. jewson civils is one of more than 30 exciting saint-gobain brands in the uk and we supply materials for major infrastructure, housing, utilities and industrial/commercial development projects, ranging from pipe fittings and drainage to hard landscaping and street furniture. but we are so much more than just a materials distributor.

our true value rests in our people, our knowledge and our capacity to see the bigger picture as well as our ability to understand the challenges the industry faces and to respond innovatively to these.

is this role right for me?

first and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether you've never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, you're just as likely to be a great fit! a great sales administrator professional at jewson civils will put the customer first, focusing on finding solutions for them and building trust. truly acting as an entrepreneur you will be proactive, taking time to understand your customers. you'll also show resilience when things don't go according to plan; being open to new ideas and happy to learn.

there is some specific experience, skills and knowledge we are looking for from suitable candidates:

proven experience in a customer focused environment

ability to communicate and influence

ability to work within a team locally and nationally

numerical aptitude

knowledge of the industry preferred but not essential

proficient ms office skills

what will i be doing in the role?

our customer service administrators are important contributors to the performance of the business and to ensure our customers have a positive experience with us. as part of an internal sales team, you will be expected to build relationships and develop sales opportunities with internal/external customers and suppliers. to support our customers effectively you will:

continuously look for opportunities to improve product and industry knowledge

develop market growth in chosen customer and product segments by driving proactive sales

ensure that the branch is the best provider of customer service locally and nationally as defined by the customer

support all company customer service initiatives

ensure compliance with sgbd business control proceduresabout us

are jewson civils and saint-gobain an inclusive employer?

we're working hard to be, and we're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you!

we understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. so, whoever you are, and whichever saint-gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

and what about flexibility?

the world of work is changing, and at saint-gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. we understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexible requirement or need that you may have for this role (this could be flexible hours, a job share, part time, to name a few). we can't guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen

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