Sales Coordinator at Ekman & Co

OIO Väst AB · Vollzeit

Kungsportsavenyn 10, Göteborg, Schweden

With international relations and business in focus, you now have the opportunity to become part of Ekman & Co AB – a trading house with a long history and extensive expertise in the trade of forest products. As a Sales Coordinator, you will be placed at the center of business operations where you coordinate and plan to ensure that transactions are executed in accordance with what has been agreed between sellers, buyers, and suppliers. Today, approximately 300 people work at Ekman, distributed across around 40 offices with global presence, of which 60 are based in Gothenburg. As a Sales Coordinator, you will be part of a department consisting of 13 employees. Specifically, you will be part of the group working with recovered materials trading. As a trading house, Ekman operates with a strong focus on development. This is reflected in the business where digitalization is a key priority, as well as in employees' opportunities to learn and develop within the company. The employment begins with a comprehensive introduction where you will go through systems and routines together with the group leader. In addition to this, you will also be assigned a mentor who will support you throughout the training and onboarding process. About the CompanyEkman & Co AB is a world-leading marketing and sales organization focused on the global forest industry. Since its founding in 1802, Ekman has offered a wide range of services to its global customers and suppliers through sales, marketing, insurance, risk management, and logistics, among others. Each year, Ekman handles more than four million tons of forest products for its business partners in over 100 countries. Through competent and motivated staff, Ekman has built a strong reputation characterized by reliability, expertise, and service. Learn more about the company on Ekman's website. ResponsibilitiesIn dialogue with sales representatives in the geographic areas you are responsible for, your main task will be to coordinate and drive the agreed transactions forward. This includes broad responsibility for ensuring that all necessary documentation for the transaction is in place and correct. This may include, for example, drawing up contracts, ensuring terms and necessary documentation, monitoring and following up on contract signatures, preparing export documents, letters of credit, and collections. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments internally, such as the logistics department in connection with transport bookings and delivery follow-up, or with the finance department in connection with payment follow-up. Work is performed primarily in an integrated business system and through phone and email contact with sellers, buyers, and suppliers. What We're Looking ForPost-secondary education in a relevant area, such as economics or logistics Up to five years of work experience in, for example, economics or logistics Fluent communication in Swedish and English, both spoken and written Good ability to learn and work in business systems For this role, it is a merit if you have worked specifically with transport matters. To succeed in the role of Sales Coordinator, you should be someone who makes an effort and adapts to build and improve collaboration with others in your environment. This also includes a good ability to listen and communicate in a constructive manner. Furthermore, you are thorough, detail-oriented in your work, and keen to ask questions to understand. You have a good ability to remain calm and quickly prioritize between tasks, even when the work pace is high. About the Recruitment Process & EmploymentPlease attach both CV and a cover letter with your application. Continuous selection will be applied throughout the recruitment process. The job posting may therefore be closed before the position is filled. For candidates who proceed to the selection and interview phase, a logical and personality test will be used. This is a consultant assignment with long-term intent to become employment at Ekman & Co. Scope: Full-time equivalent of 37.5 hours/week Working hours: 08:15-16:30 with possibility of flexibility and work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays (if tasks and circumstances permit) Start: Immediately Location: Gothenburg, Polhemsplatsen 5 (GP-huset) Salary: Fixed monthly salary About OIOOur passion is to help you find the right role and workplace. At the same time, we are aware that you are selective and choose carefully for your next career step, and so would we. Therefore, we work dedicatedly in the recruitment process to get to know you and your ambitions. We believe that people in the right place have a greater chance of reaching their full potential. Through fair, straightforward employment terms and present leadership, we then actively work on your engagement and development. In this way, we strive to become a natural career partner for you. We are as picky as you are.