Description:
Team Assistant - Sales Department
Administrative Job ID 2024-14342 Primary Location: Sydney, Australia 03/20/2024
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FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.
Defined by our proprietary research, engineering-based approach, and reputation for excellence, FM Global offers a workplace culture that's as supportive and inclusive as it is innovative and inspiring.
FM Global, Australia Operations has an opening for an experienced administrator as a Business Development Assistant (BDA) based in our Sydney Office - permanent role, full-time.
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager the BDA will provide administration support to the Regional Sales Manager and the Business Development Executives (BDE's) in Sydney & Melbourne.
We are looking for someone with a strong customer-focused attitude, flexible and hard-working, with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Providing assistance to the Regional Sales Manager in the preparation of performance management reports, annual sales business plans and expense budgets.
- Working with the BDE's to ensure that the CRM system is kept up to date and accurate.
- Assisting with prospect reservations, using the Prospect Reservation System.
- Preparation of correspondence, proposals, client service plans and presentation materials for prospective clients.
- Regular preparation of reports and spreadsheets
- Providing administrative support to the sales team for scheduling appointments/meetings, making travel arrangements and processing expense reports.
- In the medium-long term the candidate may take on some additional prospect research responsibilities. Knowledge and experience in marketing or researching & finance/statistics would be a plus.
Essential requirements:
- 3+ years working administrative/secretarial experience
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Strong MS Office experience and knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note)
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Good analytical, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise
- Proactive approach, enthusiasm, drive & team spirit
- Previous sales admin experience, or insurance industry experience welcomed
- Occasional travel and event management outside of usual work hours may be required.
Nice to have:
- CRM system experience (i.e., Microsoft Dynamics)
- Knowledge and experience in marketing or researching & finance/statistics
What is on offer:
- Career development and training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Rich health and well-being programs,
- Volunteer days and so much more!
FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
Although we value relevant experience and qualifications, we also believe in the potential for growth and learning; if you don't meet all the criteria in the 'nice to have' section, we encourage you to apply and reach out for a conversation.
If you are interested in learning more about FM Global, our culture and some of our initiatives, don't hesitate to visit the links below:
- https://www.fmglobal.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/fm-global/life/
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