Sales Administration Assistant

Sales Administration Assistant

Location: Hallstahammar, Sweden, or Clichy, France

In this exciting role, you will be part of a great team with a lot of knowledge, new external eyes come together to deliver on business needs. Kanthal, part of Alleima Group, is a world-leading brand for products and services. We develop innovative solutions in creative partnerships with our customers and with a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Customer focus is one of our top priorities. We strive to always be the best choice for our customers by listening to them and offering the most suitable solutions.

To strengthen our Southern and Northern Europe team, we are looking for a Sales Administration Assistant. Find out more at www.kanthal.com and www.alleima.com.

Your Role

As a Sales Administration Assistant, you will be responsible for managing incoming leads, supporting the sales team, and driving business growth through structured sales processes for BU Heating Systems (HS) for the Southern and Northern Europe region. Your proactive and customer-focused approach will help ensure a seamless sales experience while collaborating with different teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Manage all incoming leads and handle transactional opportunities by defining, quoting, and closing deals.
• Oversee the handover process, including order booking and follow-up, ensuring a seamless transition for our customers.
• Collaborate with the sales team to build robust pipelines and close opportunities, driving business growth.
• Support customers and the sales team in claim handling and communication, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Provide operational support for the field sales team and research inactive accounts to uncover potential sales opportunities.
• Facilitate company communications to the customer base when needed.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and communicative individual with a strong customer focus. You have a degree in Industrial Economics, business administration, sales, or a similar field, and have previous experience in a sales support role. We are a global company, so we see that you are fluent in both Swedish and English, with Spanish, French, or Italian being meritorious. You, as a person, are comfortable with working with IT tools such as the Office suite and also an ERP system, like M3, that we have today.

We are looking for a proactive, organized, and solution-oriented professional with a positive attitude who embraces challenges and isn't afraid to propose improvements. The ideal candidate is adaptable yet thrives in structured environments, enjoys collaborating with teams, and takes initiative and responsibility in their role. Strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a service-minded approach, will allow them to effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Eagerness to learn, grow in sales, and identify new opportunities will make them a valuable asset to our organization.

What you can expect from us

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where every individual is valued.
• Opportunities for growth and development within an industry that never stands still.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• You will have the possibility to have a flexible office with working from home.
• A commitment to safety and a zero-accident environment

Additional Information

For more information about the position, please contact: Marina Alaimo, recruiting manager, +33 147 86 56 69

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Sara Kühner, responsible recruiter, +46 76 495 02 40

Union Contacts:

Petter Lindblom, Akademikerföreningen, 070 616 04 26 Riccard Söjbjerg, Unionen, 070 611 28 71 Johan Baringson, Ledarna, 070 616 53 96

Please apply before 2025-11-02

Kanthal is an Alleima company and a world-leading brand for products and services in industrial heating technology and resistance material. Backed by our skilled people and pioneering technology, every innovative solution is a creative partnership with our customers. With a strong commitment to reducing climate impact, we support some of the world's largest and most exciting projects.