Sales Admin Support

DHL Express; Luton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Wellbeing benefits (EAP)

Job summary

DHL Express is seeking a Sales Administration Support in Luton/Dunstable on a 12-month fixed term contract. You’ll manage existing customer accounts, support sales growth and coordinate admin tasks, delivering a high‑quality customer experience.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving and data accuracy within Oracle and Salesforce, with exposure to promotional programmes and purchase agreements.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Experience in sales support, administration or customer service is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with existing customer accounts.
• Support growth and development of customer portfolios.
• Provide comprehensive sales and administrative support.
• Resolve customer queries and issues efficiently.
• Coordinate operational issue resolution.
• Process stock requests and new item set‑ups.
• Support sales and marketing initiatives and promotions.
• Prepare and manage purchase agreements.
• Conduct basic data analysis and reporting.
• Identify upsell and cross‑sell opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer data in Oracle and Salesforce.
• Work independently on projects while supporting wider objectives.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Excellent customer service

Problem solving & analytical

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

multitask & prioritize

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Dunstable, LU5 5TA
Are you looking for your next development opportunity within DHL Express ? We have an exciting 12-month fixed term contract opportunity for an ambitious and customer-focused colleague to join our Sales team as a Sales Administration Support.

Sales Administration Support
12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Luton Service Centre, Dunstable, LU5 5TA
Are you looking for your next development opportunity within DHL Express ? We have an exciting 12-month fixed term contract opportunity for an ambitious and customer-focused colleague to join our Sales team as a Sales Administration Support.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong customer relationships, solving problems, supporting sales growth, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
The Role
As a Sales Administration Support colleague, you'll play a key role in supporting our sales operation and managing relationships with existing customers. You'll work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure a high-quality experience while identifying opportunities to grow customer accounts and drive business success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing day‑to‑day relationships with existing customer accounts
• Supporting the growth and development of customer business portfolios
• Providing comprehensive sales and administrative support
• Resolving customer queries and issues efficiently
• Managing and coordinating operational issue resolution
• Processing stock requests and new item set‑ups
• Supporting sales and marketing initiatives, including custom catalogues and promotional programmes
• Preparing and managing purchase agreements
• Conducting basic data analysis and reporting
• Identifying upselling and cross‑selling opportunities
• Maintaining accurate customer data within Oracle and Salesforce systems
• Working independently on a variety of projects and initiatives while supporting wider business objectives

Essential Skills

What We’re Looking For

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service focus
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a busy environment

Experience & Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience within sales support, administration, customer service, account management or a similar environment would be advantageous

What You’ll Receive

At DHL Express, we recognise and reward the contribution of our people. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Generous company sick pay
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits and discounts, including retail, entertainment and gym memberships
• Cash dental plans and health assessment options
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Outstanding training and development opportunities
• Strong culture of internal promotion and career progression

Why Join DHL Express?

People are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our award-winning culture, diverse workforce and commitment to helping our colleagues reach their full potential. If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact, develop your career and be part of a global success story, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills and experience.

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