Project Administrator I Commercial Furniture

Posted 24 September 2024
LocationMelbourne
Job type Permanent
DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
Reference11132158

Job description

The Company Our client is a leading manufacturer of commercial furniture solutions specialising fit-out projects with a proven track record of delivering exciting and innovating projects. They have a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability and are committed to providing their clients with the best possible solutions to meet their needs.

The Role
  • Raise and issue quotes, sales orders and other documents in accordance with specifications including:
- Preparation of sales orders through internal system
- Deposit invoices and order confirmations for all customer orders
- Cross checking details/drawings to quotations and client purchase order
- Obtain and send sample swatches of relevant materials for customer
  • Liaise with internal logistics and purchasing team to ensure smooth running of products
  • Interact and correspond with customers
  • Preparation of tender documentation
  • Sales reporting to sales team as well as for EMDG (government grants) and other requirements
  • Liaise with finance team to raise invoices and their follow-up
  • Maintain customer database and CRM
  • Preparation and despatch of correspondence including quotes, letters, memos, faxes, emails
  • Extract details from client provided documents to prepare quotes
  • General office duties such as faxing, photocopying, filing etc.
  • Maintain electronic filing system
  • Calculation of freight measurements and obtaining logistics quotes
  • Personal Assistant duties to Managing Director
  • Sales support
  • Assistance with any other special project areas as required

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Project Administrator or similar role, ideally within the furniture or fit out industries
  • Extensive Understanding of the project lifecycle with Building and fit out industry
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Experience working with international vendors
  • Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field is highly regarded
If you are a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with experience in project administration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.