Sales Administrator

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader located in Gloucester is seeking a Sales Administrator to support order and sales delivery management across major programs. You will handle customer order management, demand planning, invoicing, and delivery coordination while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has administrative experience, strong computer skills, and excellent attention to detail. The company offers a supportive work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension up to 8% matched contributions

Onsite parking including EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, especially with SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Good teamwork skills and ability to coordinate across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Check and manage Production and Non-Production Purchase Orders.
• Collect and verify aircraft configuration data and update sales orders.
• Manage invoicing processes and coordinate with Finance.
• Act as an interface ensuring smooth delivery and handling rejects.
• Share best practices among sales administrators.

Skills

Administrative experience

SAP proficiency

Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

Overview

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, serving commercial, business, military, and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the full life cycle of products from design to manufacture, maintenance and repair. We are at the forefront of aerospace technology, focused on safer, more sustainable aviation. We offer opportunities to join our Programs team as a Sales Administrator to support order and sales delivery management across major programs for Airbus and UK military projects.

You will report directly to a Program Manager and work closely with multiple departments to ensure smooth and efficient order processing and delivery coordination. We offer opportunities to learn and progress, with on-site investment and a growing local team. Safran prioritises the people who make the company great, and offers a range of benefits designed to support you both in and outside of work.

We value your time: a four and a half day week with Friday afternoons off. Time to unwind: 25 days of holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell days. Sharing in our success: annual bonus and share scheme options. Planning for your future: generous pension up to 8% matched contributions and life assurance at 4x salary. Making your work life easier: onsite parking including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities. Flexible benefits are available to accommodate different needs.

Offers of employment include a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve together.

What will I be doing?

• Customer Order Management: Check and manage Production (RC) and Non-Production (NRC) Purchase Orders, manage RFQs for spares, and support customer procurement plans.
• Demand Planning & Sales Orders: Collect and verify aircraft configuration data, check part number availability in SAP, update demand plans, and initiate or update sales orders.
• Invoice and Payment Follow-up: Manage invoicing processes and coordinate with Finance to monitor payment statuses.
• Delivery Coordination: Act as the interface between Programs, Production/Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Logistics, ensuring smooth delivery and handling rejects or retouches.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside other sales administrators to share best practices and maintain consistent reporting across multiple programs.

What do I need to succeed?

• A good foundation of administrative experience.
• Strong computer skills, especially with SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and proactive approach.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good teamwork skills and ability to coordinate across multiple functions.

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We encourage applicants who meet the minimum requirements even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria, and we will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of age, identity or background. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process, please contact us for an informal chat. We will respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

Please apply by uploading a CV; if your experience matches what we're looking for, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. Offers of employment are subject to appropriate company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.