Southern Scientific Services Ltd is an innovative and entrepreneurial company. It is one of Ireland’s leading independent providers of integrated environmental, analytical, monitoring and consulting services. The successful candidate will be part of the team responsible for growth across all sectors of the organisation and retaining current client base.

Contract Job Purpose: We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Sales Administrator to join our growing sales team. This role will play a key part in supporting the team, driving new business, and contributing to the delivery of our commercial strategy. The successful candidate will be based at our Farranfore facility in Co. Kerry. However, occasional travel to our other locations in Celbridge, Cork, or Galway may be required

Job type:

· Full Time

· One Year Full Time Contract

· On site role with some travel required (Remote or Hybrid option is not available for this position)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Start Date: As soon as possible

Qualifications and Experience:

· A relevant third-level qualification in Science, Sales & Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a laboratory environment or in a sales, customer service, or administrative role.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, as well as experience using CRM software.

· Demonstrated leadership, with strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships.

· Solid understanding of industry trends and competitor activity to support business growth.

· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

· Strong customer relationship management skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality service.

· Full clean driving licence.

Additional Key Skills & Attributes:

· A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in an organisation which is rapidly growing and evolving.

· A highly organised individual with ability to plan and organise own workload effectively for maximum impact and work flexibly around changing priorities as required.

· A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.

· Self-motivated & resilient with the capacity to work under pressure while achieving KPI’s

· Committed to their role, with a strong work ethic, and ambitious in building their future capability and career.

· A self-starter who is driven and can work on own initiative.

· Is resilient and calm under pressure.

· Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.

· A team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to the sales team

· Maintain CRM systems, generate sales reports, and assist with preparing Tender Response documents and Proposals.

· Customer Relationship Management: They maintain relationships with clients, handling inquiries, resolving issues, and providing support throughout the sales process.

· assist the sales team by preparing sales materials, presentations, and proposals, ensuring that the team has the resources they need to succeed.

· Manage Sales Managers Calendar as required

· Handle correspondence, and flag urgent calls that require input from senior management.

· Identifying and approaching new clients and fostering relationships to convert leads into sales.

· Carry out general administration tasks for the sales team

· Respond to customer enquiries via phone and email

· Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Sales Manager or Management Team

What we offer:

· Job Type: Full Time

· Competitive salary

· Career progression opportunities

· Work/life balance

· 20 days paid annual leave (Pro Rata Basis)

· Schedule: Monday to Friday

· Work Location: On site, in Farranfore with travel where required.

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a minimum of a Level 8 on the QQI Framework in a science, sales and marketing, business, or a related field?
• Do you have a full clean driving licence?
• Are you available to work in Farranfore, Co.Kerry on site on a full time basis?

Work Location: In person