Office Administrator

Smart10Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing administrative services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Office & Sales Administrator to manage incoming enquiries, process orders, and provide essential support across sales and office teams. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, proficient IT knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role offers a salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 and involves ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background, ideally within customer service or sales support.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and general IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and process orders.
• Assist with customer account coordination and support.
• Provide general administrative support and reception cover.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Professional communication

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Xero (or similar accounting software)

Job description

Job Title: Office & Sales Administrator

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Reports to: Office Manager

Role Overview

This role provides essential administrative and customer support across the sales, client service, and office teams. You ll manage incoming enquiries, process orders, coordinate deliveries, support customer accounts, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day office operations. It s a varied position that requires accuracy, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach.

Key Accountabilities

• Qualifying incoming sales leads and passing them to the Sales Manager.
• Managing Support & Maintenance Agreement documentation.
• Providing team support during busy periods or staff absences.

Sales Administration Support

Assist the Sales Administrator with:

1. Handling and qualifying sales calls and emails, directing them to the Sales Manager where appropriate.
2. Processing sales orders accurately and liaising with the sales team and customers to ensure a smooth workflow.
3. Raising internal work orders for equipment refurbishment and arranging pre-delivery inspections (PDIs).
4. Coordinating customer deliveries and confirming site readiness.
5. Producing new and renewal Support & Maintenance Agreements and following up with customers.
6. Making post-installation courtesy calls to ensure satisfaction and resolve outstanding issues.

Client Service Support

Assist the Client Service Advisor with:

1. Following up on open estimates relating to remedial or repair work.
2. Identifying opportunities for new Maintenance Agreements with existing customers.
3. Managing customer queries, amendments, and estimate approvals.
4. Checking account status and liaising with credit control when needed.
5. Highlighting additional equipment requirements for current customers.
6. Checking pricing and contract details for monthly renewals.

General Office & Reception Support

Assist the Admin Assistant with:

1. Providing reception cover and general administrative support.
2. Acting as first point of contact for all incoming calls.
3. Assisting with basic accounts tasks, including invoice and payment processing.

Personal Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Communicate professionally and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Work well independently, staying calm and organised under pressure.
• Be hardworking, dependable, and take pride in their work.
• Support their team and contribute positively to team morale.
• Demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude and show initiative in improving processes.
• Maintain high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative working environment.

Key Experience

• Strong administrative background, ideally within customer service or sales support.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and comfortable with general IT systems.
• Scheduling experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Xero (or similar accounting software) and Access databases would be an advantage.