Internal Sales Executive

Partnership Recruiting; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Job summary

A well-established and growing trade supply business is seeking a Sales Administrator to join a busy and friendly team. The role supports the sales team by handling enquiries, preparing quotations, and processing orders while building strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Role covers trade and retail customers; Saturday mornings on a rota basis with overtime pay. The successful candidate will bring excellent communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and strong

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Experience in sales administration, internal sales, or customer service.
• Experience in a trade supply or distribution environment is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer enquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Prepare quotations and process sales orders.
• Provide product information and assist customers with requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to source materials and stock for orders.
• Maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Prioritise daily workload to maintain high service levels.
• Support the wider team with administrative and sales tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone manners

Sales administration experience

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Customer service experience

Job description

A well-established and growing trade supply business is currently looking to recruit a Sales Administrator to join their busy and friendly team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a customer-focused mindset who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support the sales team by managing enquiries, preparing quotations, and processing customer orders while building strong relationships with both customers and suppliers.

The role involves working with both trade and retail customers, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally.

Please note: Saturday morning work is required on a rota basis and paid at an overtime rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing customer enquiries received via phone, email, and in person
• Preparing quotations and processing sales orders
• Providing product information and assisting customers with their requirements
• Liaising with suppliers to source materials for customer orders and stock
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Prioritising and managing daily workload to ensure a high level of service
• Supporting the wider team with administrative and sales support tasks

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Previous experience in sales administration, internal sales, or customer service
• Experience working within a trade supply or distribution environment would be advantageous
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking