At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities. This is an office based role so the ability to commute to the Great Ryburgh site is imperative.
Richardson’s UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.
We currently have an opportunity for a Sales Administrator at our Crisp Malt, Great Ryburgh location.
Primary objective:
This Sales Administrator is responsible for the processing and coordination of sales orders dispatching from CMUK sites, whilst delivering outstanding customer service internally and externally.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Order Administration – taking orders and processing them onto our system (MFS) in a timely manner. Keep customers informed between placing their order and delivery.
- Contract Maintenance – liaising with sales representatives to ensure sales contract details are up to date and accurate as these have a knock-on effect in the order process.
- CRM Maintenance and Complaints Reporting – Update customer records and log complaints in our CRM system (HubSpot) quickly and accurately.
- Invoicing & Credit notes – ensuring documentation is sent out in a timely manner. Monitoring overdue accounts and following the “on-hold” procedure.
- Month-end Administration – customer statements and ensuring open orders are closed on time.
- Transport Coordination – liaise with Transport department to achieve customer’s requested delivery date with correct equipment.
- Customer Service – provide industry leading customer service to all our customers. Answer calls quickly and respond to any effectively handle any problems.
General responsibilities:
- To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.
- To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.
- To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager or Group Health and Safety Manager.
- Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures
- To promote the company and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.
Person specification
- Passionate about our brand, purpose and values
- Self-motivated and driven to continually support a positive workplace culture.
- Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn.
- Proactive and confident to share innovative ideas.
- Be resilient, adaptable to change and work under time critical deadlines at times.
Qualifications, skills & experience
Essential
Extensive customer service experience
Highly organised with excellent interpersonal skills
Experience with SAP or similar
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Desirable
Experience in the malting, brewing or distilling industry
Business and commercial acumen skills
What we can offer you
33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday.
Pension Scheme
Death in service benefit
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Shared parental leave
Company sick pay
Volunteer day off per year
Long service awards
Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance programme
Access to a number of Mental Health First Aiders
Learning & Development opportunities
Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online.
Skills Required
- Extensive customer service experience
- Highly organized with excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience with SAP or similar systems
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in the malting, brewing, or distilling industry
- Business and commercial acumen skills
What We Do
Richardson International is a global agriculture and food-processing company and Canada’s largest agribusiness. It handles and merchandises major grains and oilseeds worldwide, connecting farmer relationships with vertically integrated oat, wheat, durum, and canola businesses. Its operations extend through milling, processing, packaging, and the production of food products and ingredients for kitchens around the world. The company serves agricultural producers and global food markets through a long-standing, integrated business model.
