Sales Administration & Customs Assistant (M/F)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our client is a recognized French SME in its field, employing about thirty employees in France and around the world, the majority of whom are based at the headquarters in Saint-Etienne. We are looking for a Sales Administration (ADV) and Customs Assistant (M/F) to strengthen our client's teams, starting with a fixed-term contract (CDD) of at least 6 months. The position is available immediately. Reporting to the Accounting and Administration Manager, you will play a central role in the smooth running of the structure's administrative, commercial, and logistical operations. Acting as a true interface between the sales teams, accounting, logistics, and external partners, you will guarantee data reliability, administrative sales follow-up, and the compliance of international operations. In this capacity, your missions will notably include:

• Ensuring the creation and administrative follow-up of sales in the internal database
• Monitoring customer payments and performing necessary reminders in connection with the sales teams
• Participating in the monitoring of margins, reporting, and activity performance indicators
• Managing, updating, and administering the company's internal databases
• Organizing international transport of products and coordinating exchanges with various logistics providers
• Preparing and monitoring customs formalities and export/import documents (Carnet ATA, customs documents, insurance, etc.)
• Ensuring shipment follow-up and acting as the primary contact for carriers, freight forwarders, and customs authorities

Full-time position (35h), Monday to Friday. Hours can be arranged either over 5 days (based on 9am-5pm) or over 4.5 days. No travel required.

REQUIRED PROFILE:

With a Bac+2 to Bac+3 degree in Sales Administration, International Trade, Administrative Management, or equivalent, you have proven successful experience in an ADV, commercial administration, or international logistics management position. You master the administrative procedures related to sales (quotes, orders, invoicing, payments, credit notes) as well as office tools, particularly Excel and databases. Knowledge of customs formalities, import/export procedures, and associated documents (Carnet ATA, customs declarations, international transport) will be particularly appreciated. You possess professional English, both written and spoken, allowing you to interact with international interlocutors every day. Rigorous, organized, and versatile, you know how to manage multiple files simultaneously while ensuring a high level of reliability. Your discretion, sense of service, initiative, and interpersonal skills will allow you to fully succeed in this cross-functional role. If you are interested in this position, please send us your cover letter and CV.

Remuneration and benefits: Proposed salary of approximately €25,200 gross per year. Profit-sharing scheme in place within the company. Health insurance covered at 50%. Provident scheme.