Sales Administrator

Preligens; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Gloucester is seeking a Sales Administrator to join their Programs team. You will manage orders, support sales delivery, and collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates should have administrative experience, strong computer skills, and a proactive customer-focused mindset. This full-time role offers flexible benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Four and a half day work week

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking and subsidised restaurant

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Check and manage Production and Non-Production Purchase Orders.
• Collect and verify aircraft configuration data and update demand plans.
• Manage invoicing processes and coordinate with Finance.
• Act as interface between Programs, Production, and Customer Logistics.
• Work alongside other sales administrators to share best practices.

Skills

Administrative experience

Computer skills (SAP, Excel)

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Teamwork skills

Job description

Sales Administrator

Published 09.26.2025

Company: Safran Landing Systems | Job field: Administrative | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom | Contract type: Permanent | Contract duration: Full-time | Professional status: Administrative staff

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Job Description

Safran Landing Systems is excited to offer an opportunity to join our Programs team as a Sales Administrator. You will work across a range of major programs for Airbus and UK military projects, supporting order and sales delivery management as part of an integrated program and sales administration team.

You will report directly to a Program Manager and work closely with multiple departments to ensure smooth and efficient order processing and delivery coordination.

You\'ll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it\'s an exciting time to join our growing local team.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is a priority for us. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you, both in and outside of work.

• We value your time: Enjoy a four and a half day week, giving you Friday afternoons to recharge.
• Time to unwind: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days to fit your needs.
• Sharing in our success: We believe in rewarding your contributions with an annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Planning for your future: We offer a generous pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary.
• Making your work life easier: Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• Flexibility that works for you: A wide range of flexible benefits, because we know everyone\'s needs are different.

Who are Safran Landing Systems?

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

We\'re at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation of aerospace. It\'s easy to take flying for granted, or forget the incredible amount of technical skills, capability and co-ordination required to create an aircraft. At Safran, we never take it for granted. Our people\'s talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. Here, you can create an impact you\'re proud of, where you\'re rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn.

Job Requirements

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.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don\'t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we\'re looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

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

Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day.

Locate your future workplace

Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QH

Gloucester

England United Kingdom