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Your new company

A fantastic opportunity is available working for a well-established manufacturing and distribution business in the Richmond area for a Sales Administrator to work on a permanent business. The business has a unique product range and has a strong, stable team which is hiring due to internal promotions. You will work closely with finance, logistics and the sales team. This is a fully office-based role, so candidates must live within a reasonable (less than 1 hour) commute to Richmond.

Your new role

The role involves administering sales orders from initiation to completion within the sales system, including verifying stock availability and initiating purchasing as required. Responsibilities include entering orders into the Workshop Schedule, raising and sending purchase orders to suppliers, and ensuring payment requests are approved in line with the weekly payment schedule. Daily payment receipts are monitored, with coordination alongside the Finance Department to facilitate timely sales order releases.

The position requires close collaboration with sales staff and the warehouse to track, allocate, and dispatch orders, as well as maintaining accurate stock records. Weekly reports are generated and published, including outstanding sales per salesperson, “Need to Buy,” and stock reports.

Additional duties include answering telephone calls, supporting the team during busy periods, providing cover for daily tasks when necessary, and undertaking other reasonable tasks as requested by the company to meet ongoing operational needs.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate possesses solid experience in office administration, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. They thrive in fast-paced office environments and are proficient in Microsoft Excel, which is essential for managing data and supporting administrative tasks efficiently. In order to be considered for this role, you must live within a reasonable commute of Richmond (less than an hour).

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll be offered a permanent full-time contract based in Richmond, paying a salary of £25,000 - £27,000 per annum, with standard hours of 37.5 per week. A fantastic part of this role is that, for two days a week, you can do early finishes so working from 8am–2pm if you wish as long as the other days are made up to the 37.5 (aka 8.30-5.00pm).

Other benefits include generous holidays of 25 days plus 8 days' bank holidays, 2 annual discretionary bonuses, private healthcare, an employee discount card amoung other benefits.

What you need to do now

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