About this role
Sales Administrator
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5.30pm, finishing early at 5pm on Fridays
We are looking for a responsible, organised and motivated Sales Administrator to join this growing international business.
This is a varied role for someone who takes pride in getting the detail right, enjoys solving problems and is comfortable dealing directly with customers and suppliers.
You will be joining a young, enthusiastic and supportive admin team, but they're looking for someone with a mature approach to their work – someone who can be relied upon to take ownership of a task, manage their priorities and see things through properly.
There is also plenty of opportunity to learn and develop as an administrator. For the right person who wants to progress, the role can grow as your knowledge, confidence and responsibilities increase.
What’s on offer:
£30,000 per annumBonus scheme rewarding company and individual performance22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 23 days after three yearsHealthcare cash planPension with company contributions matched up to 5%Cycle to Work schemeRegular company social eventsA friendly, supportive working environmentExposure to customers and suppliers around the worldGenuine opportunity to develop and progress within a growing business What you'll be doing as Sales Administrator:
Responding to enquiries and communicating with customers in the UK and overseasPreparing quotations throughout the sales and order processResearching products and sourcing solutions to unusual customer requirementsNegotiating with suppliers and placing purchase ordersProcessing customer orders accurately and efficientlyOrganising international shipments and working with freight companiesMonitoring orders and proactively dealing with delays or problemsTaking ownership of customer requirements through to completionWorking closely with the wider sales and operations team What you’ll bring:
Experience in sales administration, customer service, order processing or a similar commercial role would be useful, but attitude and approach are equally important.Reliable and responsible, with a mature attitude towards workHighly organised and able to prioritise when several things need attentionNaturally detail-focused and someone who checks their own workComfortable taking ownership rather than waiting to be remindedA practical problem solver who enjoys finding answersConfident and professional when dealing with customers by telephone and emailComfortable working independently while also being a good team playerIT confidentInterested in learning and developing your commercial knowledgeAmbitious to progress as you gain experience