Sales Administrator

Pertemps Crewe; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Administrator in Sandbach, Cheshire. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales administration, managing customer orders, and providing administrative support to sales and purchasing teams. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. The position offers a pay rate of £13.50 per hour on a temp to perm basis.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales administration, order processing, purchasing, or similar office-based roles.
• Confident handling documents, data entry, and order tracking.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Preparing and issuing order confirmations and invoices.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding order status.

Skills

Sales administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Good numeracy skills

Strong organization & time management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Pertemps Crewe are recruiting for a Sales Administrator on behalf of our client based in Sandbach. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys supporting sales and customer service teams, managing orders, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Preparing and issuing order confirmations and invoices
• Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and delivery dates
• Updating the internal system (MRP/ERP) with prices, order progress, and supplier/customer details
• Monitoring order progress and proactively updating the sales team and customers with any changes
• Handling general customer and supplier queries, ensuring excellent communication at all times
• Checking invoices and order documents for accuracy, highlighting discrepancies where necessary
• Providing general administration support to the purchasing team

Requirements

• Previous experience in sales administration, order processing, purchasing, or similar office-based roles
• Strong administrative skills - confident handling documents, data entry, and order tracking
• Excellent communication skills - able to liaise with customers, suppliers, and colleagues professionally
• Attention to detail - ensuring orders, prices, and delivery schedules are accurate
• Good numeracy skills - working with prices, budgets, and order quantities
• Strong organisation & time management - able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience with ERP/MRP or CRM systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics) desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy

Details of the role

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00
• Pay: £13.50 per hour
• Contract: Temp to Perm
• Location: Sandbach, Cheshire

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted