Sales Administrator

4792767
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Brentwood
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Specialist Administrators
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Competitive
  • Closing date

    22 May 2026

Sales Administrator

Sales Administrator
Location: Brentwood
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Working Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 8.15am – 5.15pm
  • Friday: 8.15am – 12.00pm

The Role:
An established manufacturing business is seeking a proactive and highly organised Sales Administrator to join its Sales Administration team. This is a varied role supporting sales operations, customer service, and internal departments, including Design, Production, and Transport.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing a busy inbox alongside reception duties
  • Processing sales orders accurately and efficiently
  • Ordering materials and stock, including booking-in procedures
  • Monitoring stock levels and supporting annual stock valuation
  • Logging new enquiries and preparing customer quotations
  • Liaising with customers to deliver a high standard of customer service
  • Producing Excel-based reports and updating existing reporting tools
  • Holding and coordinating NPI meetings
  • Raising sales invoices
  • Matching purchase orders and PODs to purchase invoices and entering records
  • Working closely within the Sales Administration team, reporting to the Manager

Preferred Experience:
  • Previous experience in a Sales Administration role
  • Exposure to a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, but not essential.
  • Some experience with purchase ledger processes would be beneficial.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

About You:
  • Highly motivated and proactive with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Well organised with good time management abilities
  • Comfortable prioritising a busy and varied workload

Benefits:
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company pension scheme
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing up to 25 days after 5 years’ service)
  • Long service award bonuses

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