Drax Group
Sales Support Administrator
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Sales Support Administrator
Permanent
Northampton/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
£25,878
CLOSING DATE – 20 August
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:
As part of the Renewables Team, the Sales Support Administrator will:
- Provide operational and administrative support to the Sales team.
- Coordinate the end-to-end tender process, ensuring all required information and documentation is gathered, completed, and submitted within agreed deadlines.
- Liaise with multiple internal departments to obtain the information required to support tender submissions and customer proposals.
- Support the management and tracking of sales opportunities, maintaining visibility of key activities, milestones, and deadlines.
- Assist with the coordination of large and complex tenders, including those driven by Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs), responding effectively to changing requirements and timescales.
- Maintain accurate sales records, documentation, and reporting to support effective pipeline management.
- Work closely with Operations and other internal stakeholders to support contract implementation and ensure a smooth transition from sale to delivery.
- Facilitate effective communication between sales colleagues and key business stakeholders throughout the sales and tender process.
- Provide general administrative support to the Sales function, helping to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of this newly created role, identifying opportunities to enhance support for the Sales team and wider business.
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Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll ideally:
- Have an understanding of general office administration processes, including document management, record keeping, data entry, correspondence, and internal coordination.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Have excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Have strong attention to detail, ensuring data, documentation, and processes are completed accurately and consistently.
- Be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Have a proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to support a variety of activities across the sales process.
- Have previous experience in an administrative, sales support, customer service, office support, or operational support role would be advantageous but is not essential.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
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- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.
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