Sales Administrator

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic certification team as a Sales Administrator, ensuring PPE compliance across UK and European markets. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning customer enquiries, project coordination, and strong data management. Enjoy benefits including flexible working hours and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 – 30 days annual leave (service-related)

Life assurance & income protection

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades A-C (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• High organisational and multitasking abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate customer projects and maintain accurate data.
• Communicate with subcontractors and review test reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Competence in Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE Grades A-C in Maths, English, and Science

Job description

Location: Kettering

Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (37.5 hrs per week)

Join a dynamic certification team ensuring PPE compliance across UK& European markets!

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sales Administrator to support our busy Certification Team. This team assesses and certifies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to UK and European market standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Respond promptly and professionally to customer enquiries.

Coordinate customer projects, tracking inbound, ongoing, and outbound work.

Provide routine project progress updates to customers and the Operations Manager.

Handle administrative duties related to customer projects and product samples.

Communicate with in-house and external subcontractors regarding sample testing.

Review test reports and provide recommendations to the Decision Maker.

Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.

Maintain accurate data using the company CRM system.

Contribute to sales and marketing activities as required.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• GCSE Grades A-C (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science.


• Highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal).


• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable:

• Background in PPE/Product Certification and familiarity with PPE standards.

Benefits:

25 – 30 days annual leave (service-related)

Life assurance & income protection

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

APPLY TODAY – Be part of a collaborative team shaping PPE compliance across global markets!