Sales Administrator

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LSTC Group Ltd, part of the SOCOTEC Group, is seeking a Sales Administrator to support bids, manage CRM, and coordinate marketing events from Hull or Driffield offices. You will help improve quotation success, maintain accurate sales data, and assist in lead generation, ensuring smooth sales and marketing activities.

The role requires strong organisation, detail orientation, and experience with CRM and PQQ/tender processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales administration, business support, or commercial administration.
• Outstanding organisational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Tender administration, bid portals, or PQQ submission experience.
• Background supporting marketing events, exhibitions, or trade shows.
• Familiarity with engineering, consultancy, or professional services environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track quotations to improve conversion rates.
• Gather valuable client feedback on bids to strengthen future tender strategies.
• Keep sales documentation accurate, current, and audit-ready.
• Maintain leads, opportunities, and customer data within our CRM system.
• Provide hands-on administrative support for PQQs and tender submissions.
• Join the sales team in customer meetings when needed.
• Capture meeting notes and minutes, ensuring actions are recorded and distributed promptly.
• Support company marketing activities by attending conferences, exhibitions, and industry events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tender administration

Marketing events support

Engineering/consultancy familiarity

Education

A relevant sales, commercial, or marketing qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LSTC Group Ltd is a powerhouse in delivering full turnkey solutions that shape the future of the electricity sector. As part of the SOCOTEC Group, we are a leading infrastructure testing and asset inspection specialist serving the UK's regulated energy sector.

From initial design to inspection of assets, our work makes a real difference to clients and communities, with sustainability at the core of everything we do. With contracts across multiple sectors in the UK's power transmission and distribution infrastructure, we use our expertise to solve diverse engineering challenges, enhancing reliability and efficiency across the network.

Our extensive in-house capabilities eliminate the need for multiple suppliers and simplify processes for our clients. We provide comprehensive services including:

• Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering
• Substation Design
• Asset Inspection
• Infrastructure Projects
• Surveying and Earthing Services

We support transmission owners, distribution network operators, independent connection providers, and project developers who collectively invest billions annually in maintaining and expanding the UK's energy infrastructure.

Job Description

Are you a highly organised, detail-focused professional who can confidently manage multiple priorities? LSTC is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Sales Administrator to play a key role in improving quotation success, maintaining accurate sales information, and ensuring our sales and marketing activities run smoothly.

About the Role

You’ll be at the heart of our sales operation, supporting bids, managing our CRM, coordinating marketing events, and helping to drive lead generation. This is a full‑time role that can be based from our Hull or Driffield office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Help prepare, submit, and track quotations to improve conversion rates.
• Gather valuable client feedback on bids to strengthen future tender strategies.
• Keep sales documentation accurate, current, and audit‑ready.
• Maintain leads, opportunities, and customer data within our CRM system.
• Provide hands‑on administrative support for PQQs and tender submissions.

CRM & Document Management

• Take ownership of the accuracy and organisation of sales records across our CRM and shared drives.
• Champion best‑practice document control and record‑keeping processes.

Bid Portal Administration

• Manage and monitor customer bid portals.
• Download opportunities and upload submissions, ensuring deadlines are clearly tracked and met.
• Keep meticulous records of tender activity and outcomes.

Customer & Meeting Support

• Join the sales team in customer meetings when needed.
• Capture meeting notes and minutes, ensuring actions are recorded and distributed promptly.

Marketing & Events Coordination

• Support company marketing activities by attending conferences, exhibitions, and industry events.
• Help plan and coordinate trade shows and exhibitions.
• Help keep marketing materials and contact databases accurate and up to date.
• Support lead generation activities arising from events and customer engagements.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Qualifications (Desirable)

• A relevant sales, commercial, or marketing qualification.

Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience in sales administration, business support, or commercial administration.
• Outstanding organisational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Confident with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands‑on experience with CRM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Tender administration, bid portals, or PQQ submission experience.
• Background supporting marketing events, exhibitions, or trade shows.
• Familiarity with engineering, consultancy, or professional services environments.

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Highly organised and proactive, with a focus on making things happen.
• Meticulous, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Professional, warm, and customer focused.
• A true team player who also thrives working independently.
• Positive, adaptable, and driven to support our business growth.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

LSTC Group Ltd offers a people‑first culture built on trust, integrity, and collaboration, where inclusivity and sustainability are at the heart of everything they do. The company values its diverse workforce and empowers employees with the resources, respect, and recognition needed to thrive. LSTC is committed to employee wellbeing year‑round, providing comprehensive health support through an Employee Assistance Programme, GP24 access, and a Private Health plan. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, meaningful work that makes a real difference to communities, and opportunities to collaborate across multiple disciplines within extensive in‑house capabilities. With technical excellence as a driving force and a culture that fosters innovation and professional growth, LSTC Group creates an environment where every individual can flourish and contribute to shaping the future of the UK's electricity sector.

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