Export Sales & Logistics Co-ordinator

Export Sales & Logistics Co-ordinator Location: Basildon, Essex Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 (Onsite) Salary: £23,958.38 per annum About the Role We are working with a well-established, UK-based importer and wholesale distributor to recruit an Export Sales & Logistics Co-ordinator to join their Sales Office team in Basildon. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced team within one of the UK’s leading wholesale distribution businesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining a portfolio of offshore accounts, providing essential support to field-based Account Managers, and ensuring the highest levels of customer service are delivered across all export operations. Key Responsibilities • Managing and maintaining a portfolio of offshore accounts, acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day enquiries • Providing sales and administrative support to field-based Account Managers • Preparing shipping documentation and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements • Processing orders and managing dispatch efficiently and accurately • Processing sample requests and managing customer bookings via phone and email • Maintaining back orders and keeping customers updated on the progress of their shipments • Setting up new accounts and delivery keys on internal systems • Creating orders from spreadsheets and emails and liaising with internal departments on bookings and orders • Booking direct containers and coordinating deliveries • Processing paperwork for drivers as part of the wider team • Providing support to the Team Leader and other members of the Sales Office team What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in an export, logistics, sales support or co-ordination role • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel • Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal • Experience of order processing and customer account management • A proactive and team-focused approach with good attention to detail • Experience with shipping documentation and export compliance is advantageous • German or French language skills are beneficial but not essential Why Apply? • Competitive salary of £23,958.38 per annum • Permanent opportunity with a long-established and growing business • A varied and hands-on role within a supportive team environment • Monday to Friday working pattern, no weekends • Based in Basildon, Essex