Sales Administrative Assistant

Nine Twenty; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing and engineering sector is seeking a Sales Administrative Assistant to support their Sales & Marketing Director and sales function. This role offers a great opportunity for career progression in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, enhancing the customer journey while ensuring effective communication and administrative support across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative or sales support role.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the external sales team and assist with quotations and tasks.
• Maintain and update customer information in internal systems.
• Prepare sales documentation and assist with customer communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Nine Twenty are partnered with a well-established and innovative company operating within the manufacturing and engineering sector, known for delivering high-quality, industry-leading solutions to a diverse range of clients across the UK and beyond. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, Our clientis growing its commercial team and is looking for a Sales Administrative Assistant to join the business and provide critical support to the Sales & Marketing Director and wider sales function.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting business operations and enhancing the customer journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key administrative support for the external sales team, ensuring timely completion of quotations, tasks, and follow-ups.

• Maintain and update customer and prospect information within internal systems.

• Assist with incoming communications, including calls, emails, and other sales-related correspondence.

• Liaise between customers and the sales team to ensure fast, professional communication.

• Collaborate with Customer Service to support the resolution of customer issues or complaints.

• Prepare sales documentation, including presentations, proposals, contracts, and quotations.

• Monitor outstanding actions and follow up with sales and marketing teams as needed.

• Provide general administrative assistance across the sales team.

• Support the Sales & Marketing Director with ongoing projects and initiatives.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in an administrative or sales support role.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable manner.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a sharp attention to detail.

• Competency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central is highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.

• A team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solution-focused attitude.

• Eagerness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for career progression with a company that continue to expand! If you think this is the right role for you then get in touch: [e-mail]