Sales Administrator

Perfect Placement; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Friendly team environment

Rotating weekend work

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a Sales Administrator for their well-established dealership group in Orpington, Kent. You will support the sales team by handling documentation, processing vehicle sales, and maintaining CRM records, while delivering excellent customer service.

The role offers a competitive salary (OTE ~£30,000) and a friendly, career-focused environment with opportunities for progression and development within the family-run business.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Experience in sales support or administration within motor trade or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems and proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales documentation and process vehicle sales.
• Handle customer enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Ensure compliance with dealership processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM systems.
• Assist with general office administration related to sales.
• Support the sales team with reporting and analytics when required.

Skills

CRM systems

MS Office

Organisational skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Customer-focused

Weekend availability

Team player

Attentive to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Business administration qualifications (advantage)

Tools

Kerridge

CDK

Pinnacle

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run car dealership group based in Orpington, Kent, for the position of Sales Administrator. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to join a reputable business that values its staff and offers clear career progression. The Sales Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the sales team, ensuring the smooth operation of sales processes, and maintaining excellent customer relations. This position offers a competitive salary, typically £30,000 OTE, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits of the Sales Administrator

• Competitive salary with an OTE of £30,000
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable family-run business
• Working hours Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5:30pm
• Occasional weekend working on a rota basis

Duties of the Sales Administrator

• Managing sales documentation and processing vehicle sales
• Handling customer enquiries professionally and promptly
• Ensuring compliance with dealership processes and procedures
• Maintaining accurate records using CRM systems
• Assisting with general office administration related to sales
• Supporting the sales team with reporting and analytics when required
• Contributing to a positive customer experience throughout the sales process

Requirements of the Sales Administrator

• Proven experience in sales support or administration within the motor trade or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems and proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and efficiently manage multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and customer-focused attitude
• Experience with dealership management systems such as Kerridge, CDK, or Pinnacle (preferred)
• Basic understanding of automotive sales processes and finance procedures (desired)
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics; further qualifications in business administration are advantageous
• Willingness to support occasional weekend work on a rota basis
• A positive team player with a professional approach