Sales Support Specialist
Specialist Sports

THE COMPANY

Specialist Sports Group is a well-established and expanding sporting goods agency offering Sales, Marketing, Distribution, and Creative solutions to performance sports brands including world leading brand adidas. Specialist Sports is based on the western edge of Southampton, England.

Specialist Sports have distribution responsibility for 12 product categories across the UK, Ireland, Europe and several other territories around the world. The category portfolio includes Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis, Track & Field, Olympic Sports and Teamwear featuring a range of products used by many of the world’s best athletes and grassroots enthusiasts. Specialist Sports are custodians of the adidas brand in these categories and hold Sports Marketing contracts with relevant Governing Bodies, leading clubs, and athletes. Additionally, sister company Specialist Sports Creation holds the global license to manufacture adidas apparel, accessories and hardgoods across a number of categories including Rugby and Cricket in support of the wider commercial strategy.

THE ROLE

• Act as primary contact for the internal sales team managers across the UK & EU to assist with queries and administrative support
• Create and amend orders, including order processing and releasing
• Proactively review orderbooks with sales team to ensure efficient order release
• Coordinate athlete sponsorship set-up by liaising with sales managers on strategy, packages, and the database
• Manage item set-ups with efficiency and accuracy
• Create clearance packages as required
• Build and maintain strong professional internal relationships

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a sales support role (preferable)
• Professional and proactive
• An ability to communicate effectively with numerous sales managers
• A team player and self-starter
• Good attention to detail