Sales Administrator

Kurt J. Lesker; Hastings; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in vacuum technology is seeking a proactive Sales Administrator at their European Headquarters in Hastings. The role involves managing the end-to-end order process, ensuring data accuracy, and providing timely updates to customers. Ideal candidates have sales administration experience, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and healthcare support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Corporate wellness events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales administration role preferred.
• Accuracy in data handling and order processing is essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inputting and processing of sales orders within D365.
• Efficient processing of all area orders within the ERP system.
• Providing updates to customers on order status.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to Detail

Experience in sales administration

Comfortable using MS Office

Ability to meet KPIs under pressure

Tools

D365

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Sales Administrator — Full Time Position

Join the Kurt J. Lesker Company — a global leader in vacuum science and technology, proudly partnering with innovators across aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and optical industries to enable technology for a better world. Founded over 70 years ago, we are a family-owned business with nearly 500 employees across 9 international offices. This role is based at our European Headquarters in Hastings, East Sussex.

About the role: We’re seeking an organised and proactive Sales Administrator to support our dynamic inside sales team. You’ll manage the end-to-end order process, ensure data accuracy, and keep our European customers informed with timely updates. This is a fast-paced role ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inputting and processing of sales orders within D365
• Efficient, timely and accurate processing of all area orders within the ERP system
• Own the order status process, and promptly inform customers about key order status changes including but not limited to delivery schedule amendments
• Resolving customer issues and enquiries
• Provide administration support to the sales team
• Work collaboratively with team members to support the highest levels of customer satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with compliance to complete standard contract review
• Manage the credit, rebills and returns process collaborating with Finance, Quality and Procurement
• Liaise and work collaboratively with departments such as Procurement and Finance
• Other administrative duties as assigned

What you'll bring

• Experience: Previous experience in a sales administration role preferred
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data handling and order processing
• Tech Savvy: Confident using MS Office and familiar with CRM/ERP systems
• Initiative: Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Drive: Self-motivated and able to meet departmental KPIs under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company.