Sales admin and support assistant FTC 14 month

Blue Arrow - Southampton Perm Hub; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Sales Admin and Support Assistant in Kent. The ideal candidate should be confident and organized, with experience in sales or project management. Key responsibilities include managing enquiries, processing orders, and delivering excellent customer service under pressure. This full-time, permanent role requires strong communication and multitasking skills, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Knowledge of Sage200 and previous experience in account management is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or project-support environment.
• Strong telephone manner and professional communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries and process orders.
• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Support the Sales Team in a busy environment.

Skills

Confident communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Customer-oriented attitude

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Sage200

Job description

Sales Admin and Support Assistant

Location : Kent

Terms : Permanent | Full Time

Hours : Monday - Friday | 08 : 45-17 : 15 (1-hour lunch)

Candidate Requirements

• Confident, customer-oriented, and experienced in a sales or project-support environment
• Strong telephone manner and professional communication skills
• Calm and focused under pressure, able to multitask effectively
• Responsible, reliable, and self‑motivated
• Organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make sound decisions
• Proficient with MS Word / Excel; able to learn bespoke systems
• Knowledge of Sage200 (S.O.P.) and export procedures is advantageous
• Previous experience in project management, account management, or sales support is highly desirable

About the Role

We are seeking a confident, customer‑focused Sales Admin and Support Assistant with a strong sales or project management background. You will be a key point of contact for our customers and support the Sales Team by managing enquiries, processing orders, and providing excellent service under pressure.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organised, and able to handle multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and calmness in a busy environment. Stro...