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Maidstone, Kent, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Food
The Role
The Sales Coordinator ensures smooth sales operations by managing orders, collaborating with teams, maintaining databases, and providing analytical support.
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About the Opportunity

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Sales Coordinator to join our UK Sales team in Maidstone, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of our day-to-day sales operations. We are looking for someone who can help us during a maternity leave from one of our colleagues.
In this position, you will work closely with Account Managers, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for processing orders accurately, supporting customer relationships, and maintaining high-quality data across systems.
You will join a dynamic organisation where collaboration, speed, and accuracy are essential. This is a hands-on role with real impact, offering a great opportunity to develop within an international and growing business.

 Responsibilities

As a Sales Coordinator, you will support the full sales process and ensure seamless operations across teams. Your responsibilities include:

  • Accurately entering and managing customer orders in internal systems

  • Aligning supply and demand in collaboration with Account Managers and Supply Chain teams

  • Monitoring order status and proactively making adjustments where needed

  • Identifying and flagging potential issues that may lead to claims or invoice corrections

  • Maintaining and updating sales databases, trackers, and reports

  • Providing analysis and insights to support Account Managers

  • Collaborating closely with internal departments such as logistics, finance, and transportation

  • Communicating with customers and managing expectations regarding orders and availability

  • Supporting continuous improvement of internal processes

    Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, communicative, and able to perform well in a dynamic environment.

You bring:

  • Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (e.g. pivot tables, data analysis)
  • Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A customer-focused mindset with a “people first” approach
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
  • Confidence in working cross-functionally with different stakeholders
  • Ability to prioritise and stay organised in a fast-paced setting

Skills Required

  • Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (e.g. pivot tables, data analysis)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Driscoll'S Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Driscoll'S and has not been reviewed or approved by Driscoll'S.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Company materials emphasize easy access and breadth as part of a formal Total Rewards program.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with employer match and participation in profit sharing are offered to support long‑term savings. These components complement base pay as part of the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/family care leave are provided, with parental leave and volunteer time off also referenced. The mix indicates a well‑rounded time‑off framework.

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The Company
HQ: Watsonville, CA
2,501 Employees

What We Do

Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant. Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.

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