Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Sales Administrator (Bilingual) role involves managing orders and invoice processing while providing support to a sales team or customer base across French and German regions. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a sales environment and demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills, with fluency in French and/or German. Responsibilities include order entry, coordination with stakeholders, and maintaining customer relationships. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Bracknell, UK, with hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute order entry onto SAP and confirm delivery dates to partners and end-customers
- Track orders and coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding order-related issues
- Assist with the process of model number creation and pricing for approval
- Support the setup of new customers in coordination with the Sales Manager and Credit Control Department
- Solve credit limit issues with customers and manage credit and debit notes
- Provide general sales and management support
- Maintain contact with central Planning and Operations teams
- Support and cover as required to ensure business continuity
- Monitor and communicate changes in order status with customers
- Focus on personal development using Panasonic Leadership Principles
Key Skills:
- Relevant experience in sales or sales support functions
- Fluency in English and French and/or German
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of SAP and MS Office software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
- Adaptable and flexible approach
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bracknell
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role Overview We are seeking a conscientious and adaptable Sales Administrator to manage our orders and invoice processing. In this role, you will also provide general support to an assigned sales team or customer base of various business units. The successful candidate must have experience of working in a sales environment, demonstrate a wide range of skills including excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communications and customer service skills. The role holder will be supporting our customers across French and German regions, so a requirement for the candidate to be fluent in French and/or German speaking and writing.
How you will become part of the bigger picture.. As part of our team, you will:
- Execute order entry onto SAP and confirm delivery dates to partners and end-customers
- Track orders and coordinate with internal stakeholders in regards to order related issues
- Assist with the process of model number creation and pricing for approval process
- Support the process of setting up new customers in coordination with the responsible Sales Manager and Credit Control Department
- Solve credit limit issues with customers and issues of credit and debit notes
- Provide general sales and management support
- Maintain contact with the central Planning and Operations teams
- Provide support and cover as required to ensure the business is supported at all times
- Occasionally required to monitor and communicate changes in order status with customer
- Continuously grow and focus on personal development using the Panasonic Leadership Principles Panasonic Leadership Principles - Panasonic Holdings
What you will bring to the picture.. Relevant experience in sales or sales support functions In addition to English, French and/or German language skills (preference for both or one or the other) Strong administration skills and attention to detail Knowledge of SAP and MS Office software package Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills Adaptable and flexible approach
What would give you the edge… Be able to structure your own area of responsibility effectively and keep records of all open issues in a busy working environment High attention to detail, quality and accuracy with strong administration skills Understanding how decisions affect customers and how their own behaviour impacts on the customer experience
What does our big picture look like? Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding over a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place, one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. We believe in strong collaboration and team spirit to develop Panasonic’s competitive edge even further. Panasonic is an energetic, creative and proactive organisation consistently aiming to exceed its customers’ expectations. In an ever-changing world, we continue our efforts to align with our Seven Principles to make life simpler, safer, healthier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realise ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.
Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer. Inclusion and Equality Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business. In keeping with our principle of Fairness and Honesty, Panasonic’s ambition is to continue to become a more inclusive company, which attracts the best applicants who will be considered for employment regardless of difference and demonstrates our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
What we offer: Terms and Benefits for candidates outside of the UK may differ from those described below: Competitive salary Annual Bonus: (dependent on achieving the specified target) Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 month contract) Hours: 37.5 Full-time Location: Bracknell, UK Hybrid / Remote working : with the expectation to work from the office a minimum of 2 days a week Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Life assurance 4x salary Income Protection Private Medical Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Other voluntary benefits such as dental insurance, partner life assurance Staff discount on Panasonic products 2 Paid volunteer days Training Wellbeing Programme Free on-site parking Discounted restaurant food Start Date: February 2026 or as soon as possible We are committed to providing appropriate workplace adjustments to individuals who may require them. Please contact the People Relations team - HRSSAdmin@eu.panasonic.com should you require any adjustments. Please note as part of our hiring requirements at Panasonic, candidates must already have the legal right to work in the relevant country, as we are not able to support work sponsorships.