Sales Administrator
Location: Guildford, Surrey (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 28,000- 33,000
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Sales Administrator to join a busy and dynamic team based in Guildford.
This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused professional with strong organisational skills and a solutions-driven approach.
You will act as a key point of contact for customers, managing accounts, processing orders, resolving enquiries and ensuring a high standard of customer service throughout the order-to-delivery process.
The role will also involve providing operational support to the wider team, contributing to process improvements and helping ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, process and manage customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor orders from initial entry through to final delivery, resolving any issues or delays.
- Communicate order updates and fulfilment issues to customers and relevant internal teams.
- Maintain accurate customer records and ensure data integrity across internal systems.
- Investigate and resolve billing queries, customer complaints and order discrepancies.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure accurate customer and order information.
- Follow up on customer credit holds and support timely resolution.
- Handle customer enquiries via telephone and other communication channels.
- Follow established complaint-handling procedures and ensure appropriate escalations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Provide day-to-day operational support to colleagues, including onboarding and system administration.
- Assist with team workload planning, holiday cover and absence management to ensure business continuity.
- Monitor team KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs), identifying opportunities for improvement and additional training.
- Work collaboratively with regional and global teams to improve customer service processes and operational efficiency.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an organised, customer-focused professional with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
You will ideally have:
- At least 2 years' experience in a customer service or customer support role.
- Experience managing customer orders, accounts and enquiries.
- A proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- A flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to analyse information, identify trends and resolve underlying issues.
- A collaborative approach with the confidence to support and influence colleagues.
Systems & Technical Skills
- Experience using ERP or CRM systems, ideally Oracle and/or Salesforce.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Teams.
- Confidence working with customer data and internal operational systems.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Modern office environment in a convenient Guildford location.
- Opportunity to join a busy, collaborative and international team.
Additional Requirements
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally when required.
If you are an experienced Sales Administrator professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.