Office & Sales Support Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer seeks a highly organised Office Administrator to support their sales team. This role involves ensuring smooth commercial processes, preparing customer quotations, and maintaining records. Opportunities for progression into sales or account management exist. Join a collaborative environment that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for long-term progression

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Previous experience in customer-facing or sales support roles.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate customer quotations and support sales materials.
• Maintain CRM and customer records, processing sales orders.
• Liaise across departments to coordinate timelines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Tools

CRM Systems

ERP Systems

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

£28,000 - £30,000 + Benefits

Our client is a globally respected manufacturer of specialist masts, antennas, and RF communication systems. With over six decades of experience and facilities in both the UK and US, we provide mission-critical communications equipment for sectors including defence, emergency services, and broadcast.

We are seeking a highly organised, commercially minded Office Administrator with a strong focus on sales support to join their team in Chandlers Ford. This role is central to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of their commercial processes.

Working closely with the Head of Internal Sales & Admin and wider commercial team, the successful candidate will support the full sales cycle - from quotation and order processing through to performance reporting and customer communication.

This role also offers a clear path to progress into a dedicated sales or account management position in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive customer quotations aligned with commercial targets
• Support the development of sales materials and documentation
• Process and track sales orders with precision and attention to deadlines
• Maintain up-to-date CRM and customer records
• Liaise across departments (procurement, design, production) to coordinate timelines
• Assist with customer contracts, price list maintenance, and supplier/customer portals
• Monitor and follow up on expiring quotes to maximise conversion
• Generate and analyse sales data to support performance tracking and decision-making

Skills & Experience

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to calculate margins and support pricing decisions
• Previous experience in a customer-facing or sales support role
• Organised, with excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Experience with ERP or CRM systems (Syspro experience is an advantage)
• Background in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Familiarity with quotations, order processing, and sales life cycles (desirable)

What's on Offer

• £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 38-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• One-stage interview process for a swift decision
• Opportunities for long-term progression, including potential to step into sales or account management roles

This is a great opportunity to join a business where your contributions are recognised and your growth is supported. Apply today to join a high-performing team at the forefront of critical communications technology!