Contract Co-ordinator - Design / Interiors

This is a great opportunity for somebody with a strong interest in design and interiors to join this leading, award-winning contemporary furniture manufacturer/retailer based in their glamorous showroom and office in SW3. As Contract Coordinator your main duties will include:

• Supporting the sales team with preparation of quotations, tender documents, presentations and mock-ups
• Contacting clients for deposit/balance payments, sending invoices and statements and account reconciliations
• Managing all sales orders, checking and inputting supplier confirmations
• Liaising directly with the factory and other suppliers to offer proactive solutions to delays, faults or damage
• Liaising with delivery/installations companies for bookings and competitive quotations. Arranging site/surveys and access checks where necessary, liaising with the warehouse to arrange deliveries and the loan of goods
• Dealing with customers queries, providing product information, quotations, information on lead times and deliveries
• Assisting with varied ad-hoc tasks; including day-to-day running of the showroom, travel arrangements, event coordination, research etc.
 
Previous experience of working in a sales support or customer service role in a furniture or design related environment is ideal.  You will need to be well spoken and well-presented with excellent communication skills and able to demonstrate high levels of numeracy, accuracy and organization.
 
IT Skills :  Intermediate to advanced Excel is essential. Previous experience of Office 365 and Oracle Financials will be beneficial (or similar accounting packages) although training will be provided.