[Hiring] Sales & Administration Coordinator @Talent Candey

Role Description

Our reputable shipping container rental and sales client is seeking a highly organised, proactive and reliable Sales & Administration Coordinator to join their team on a six-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for permanent employment based on performance.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on sales, customer service, administrative and general business support to the Directors. The role will involve:

• Responding to customer enquiries
• Preparing and following up on quotations
• Maintaining an active sales pipeline
• Identifying new business opportunities
• Assisting with the day-to-day administration and coordination of the business

The candidate will initially complete an approximately two-month, reduced-hours training period under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Managing Director. From January 2027, the candidate will transition to full-time hours and provide additional support during the Operations Manager’s maternity leave.

This position requires an individual who can:

• Work independently
• Take ownership of routine responsibilities
• Manage multiple priorities
• Use initiative while seeking guidance from the Directors when necessary

Contract Structure:

• Phase 1 – Training Period | November–December 2026: Reduced working hours while learning the company’s products, systems and day-to-day business processes.
• Phase 2 – Full-Time Maternity Cover | January–April 2027: Full-time, Monday-to-Friday sales, administrative and general business support.
• Permanent employment may be considered following the contract, subject to performance and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience is essential
• Previous administrative experience is essential
• Experience responding to customer enquiries and providing professional customer service
• Experience preparing, issuing and following up on customer quotations
• Confidence in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Willingness and ability to conduct cold calling and client visits
• Strong general office administration, recordkeeping and correspondence skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, reliable and self-motivated approach
• Professional and customer-focused manner
• Valid driver’s licence is essential
• Own reliable vehicle is essential
• Must have a dedicated and professional home office setup
• Must have an own laptop or computer
• Must have access to a reliable, high-speed internet/Wi-Fi connection
• Must be comfortable working remotely while remaining accountable and accessible

Key Responsibilities

• Manage general office administration, emails, correspondence, and business records
• Assist the Directors with day-to-day administrative and operational tasks
• Prepare documents and information required by the Directors
• Communicate professionally with transport companies, suppliers and service providers
• Update and maintain accurate stock information
• Coordinate technician appointments and container repair requirements
• Maintain organised and accurate electronic records
• Follow up on outstanding information, tasks and documentation
• Provide general business support to assist with the smooth running of daily operations
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries
• Prepare, issue and follow up on customer quotations
• Promote the rental and sale of standard, converted and refrigerated containers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Conduct cold calling and proactive prospecting
• Arrange or attend client visits when required
• Maintain accurate sales and customer records
• Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline
• Follow up with prospective and existing customers
• Build professional relationships with customers and other stakeholders
• Support the Directors in achieving the company’s sales and business-development objectives

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised, dependable and motivated sales and administration professional who is comfortable working in a varied, hands-on role within a small business. They should be confident communicating with customers, suppliers, transport companies and service providers. They must be capable of working independently from home, managing competing priorities and taking ownership of routine responsibilities. The successful candidate will also be commercially minded, comfortable with cold calling and customer follow-ups, and willing to become involved across different areas of the business.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.