Sales Administrator

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the construction sector is seeking a Sales/Order Processing Administrator to manage customer orders from receipt to dispatch. This temporary position has the potential to transition into a permanent role, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in a similar administrative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales/order processing/administration.
• Experience using Microsoft Programs, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Input and process sales orders accurately.
• Provide timely feedback to customers.
• Organise transport of customer orders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are currently working with a specialist manufacturer of products used in the construction industry.

Due to volume of work, they are currently seeking a Sales/Order Processing Administrator to process and progress orders from start to finish in a timely and accurate manner to ensure customers receive their orders on time. This is a temporary role with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities will include:

Input and process sales orders accurately.
Provide exceptional and timely feedback to customers when orders are placed.
Be the first point of contact taking incoming customer orders and enquiries, and proactively explore cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
Liaise with the warehouse team to ensure orders are dispatched on time and in full by ensuring details are added to the picking slip to ensure the order is dispatched correctly and on time.
Organise transport of customer orders.
Obtain PODs/ETAs from couriers.
Raise credits where necessary.
Enter and maintain records of all customers.
Invoice promptly and accurately daily.
Notify and discuss with the procurement manager the inventory that should be ordered.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience in a similar sales/order processing/administration role.
Experience using Microsoft Programs is essential, particularly Excel.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective team and customer relationships.
A polite and friendly telephone and written manner.
Tenacious with an eye for detail.

Hours for this role are Monday to Thursday 8.30 am-5 pm and Friday 8.30 am-2.30 pm.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.