A branch of a well-known Japanese global trading company is currently seeking to recruit a Sales Assistant in their Textiles Department based in Milan, Italy
The role involves supporting sales and marketing, arranging shipments, coordinating logistics, processing shipping documents and processing accounts data.
Salary: EUR28,000 to EUR30,000 per annum dependant on experience. Discretionary annual performance-related bonus. Overtime payable as per the requirements of the role.
Location: Milan, Italy
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Hours of Work: 9:00 – 17:30 (please note that overtime hours may be required as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of the duties)
Main Responsibilities:
•Coordinating importing and exporting processes
•Administration of all end-to-end documents, including sales notes, purchase orders, packing lists and invoices
•Data entry into SAP
•Monitoring credit control and ensuring customer payments are received on time
•Monitoring credit limits and ensuring that limits are not exceeded
•Monitoring FOREX booking balance
•Ad hoc administration duties as required
Ideal Candidate:
•Fluent Italian and English (written and verbal)
•Minimum 5 years’ experience of •Excellent attention to detail
•Excellent customer service skills
•Cooperative, flexible and “can do” attitude
•Accurate and proven numerical skill
•Good computer skills – •Good time and task management, ability to work to tight deadlines
•Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment or