Sales Administrator

Aspire Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Administrator to support a wider team in Bolton, UK. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service, driving account growth, and managing order processes. We're looking for someone with proven sales administration experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service background. This position offers a competitive salary along with 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and various development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Full training and career development

Regular staff events

Salary and performance reviews

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales administrator role, ideally in manufacturing or logistics.
• Strong telephone manner and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks and customer service effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service and support to clients and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and support long-term agreements.
• Manage customer orders and ensure product specifications are met.
• Monitor industry trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Proactively resolve any delivery or service-related issues.
• Track key account metrics and contribute to performance reporting.

Skills

Sales administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Customer service background

Relationship building

Job description

Sales Administrator - Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 Benefits

Step into a pivotal role where you'll support the wider team, deliver exceptional customer service, and help drive account growth through strategic insight and operational excellence. If you bring strong administrative skills and a passion for building lasting relationships, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

Client, Supplier & Subcontractor Support

• Deliver outstanding service with accuracy and professionalism ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution.

Sales Support & Growth

• Identify upselling and cross selling opportunities.
• Support tenders, quotes, and long-term agreements.

Order & Forecast Management

• Supporting with the management of customer orders, pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications.
• Work closely with internal teams to meet technical and quality requirements.

Market Insight & Strategy

• Monitor trends within the industry.
• Use market insights to support pricing and strategic decision-making.

Issue Resolution & Compliance

• Proactively resolve delivery, quality, or documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits and compliance reviews.

Performance Reporting

• Track and report on key account metrics.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to continuous improvement across the sales function.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a sales administrator, coordinator, business support role ideally within manufacturing, logistics or distribution.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and customer service background.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

What's in It for You

• 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance (Grade E).
• Pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Full training and career development.
• Regular staff events.
• Salary and performance reviews.
• Early finish on Fridays.

How to Apply

Send your CV to (url removed) or call Helen on (phone number removed).

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