SALES ASSISTANT

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The IMA Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of automatic machines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, tea and coffee products as well as in the automation of industrial processes. We are constantly focused on innovation, through significant investment in R&D and constant dialogue with customers, the local area and the supply chain, we promote an environmentally friendly attitude with a view to achieving sustainable development. Our history is characterized by steady growth, also achieved through continuous investment in the development of people and their skills. We are over 7,000 employees, 59% of whom are in Italy and 41% in the rest of the world, present in more than 80 countries.

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For the IMA Fillshape division we are looking for a SALES ASSISTANT.
IMA Fillshape manufactures and designs filling systems for flexible stand-up pouches with and without spout for the dairy, food, beverage and personal care sectors.

Place of work: Parma (PR)

JOB SUMMARY

• Preparation of commercial (offers, order confirmations) and technical (MIP) documentation for projects, in cooperation with the relevant PM/AM. 

• Support for marketing activities (trade fairs, catalogues and advertising campaigns)

• Interface with various company functions (management control, logistics, technical departments, import/export, administration, legal department) to gather information 

• Managing and archiving documents in Sharepoint, taking care of internal approval flows. 

• Supporting the PM in the management of orders from purchase order to dispatch. 

• Requesting test materials for machine testing and defining documentation for shipment. 

• Collaboration with administration for issuing invoices, payment reminders and order management with letters of credit, leasing contracts, bank guarantees. 

• Organising customer visits to the division (hotel bookings, pick-ups, coffee breaks, booking meeting rooms, etc.).

MUST HAVE

• Experience in back office sales of approximately 2-3 years;

• Advanced knowledge of the English language;

• Good knowledge of a second language (preferably French);

• Basic administrative/fiscal knowledge (e.g. familiarity with invoices, pro-forma invoices, international payment instruments).

NICE TO HAVE

• Organisational skills, accuracy, aptitude for reporting and teamwork;

• Knowledge of the Office package and SAP management.

WHAT WE OFFER

• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT: dynamic, flexible, avantguarde in a multinational and multicultural context.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CULTURE: promoted through the Corporate Code of Ethics and dedicated programs.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: as a strategic asset for the development and motivation of people.
• WELLBEING: flexible working, health insurance, are just some of our initiatives to support the well-being of people and their families.

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People who intend to apply will be contacted and included in the selection process in respect of equal gender opportunities, diversity, inclusivity and based on the skills and experience acquired.