Sales Administrator

Career Makers Inc.; Lancashire; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CareerMakers Recruitment in Accrington is seeking an experienced Sales Administrator to support the busy commercial team. This role combines sales administration with account management, acting as the main contact for customers from enquiry through delivery.

You will liaise with production, logistics and procurement, maintain CRM/ERP records and ensure UK regulatory compliance. Hours: Mon-Thu 7:45–16:15, Fri 7:45–13:45; pay £14.36 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Proactive and a team player with customer focus.
• Experience in a sales/administrator role within SME manufacturing.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Aufgaben

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and act as main contact.
• Process sales orders, prepare quotations, and follow up.
• Maintain CRM/ERP records and monitor delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with production, logistics and procurement teams.

Kenntnisse

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM/ERP systems

Communication

Organisation

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

CareerMakers Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Accrington who are looking to appoint an experienced Sales Administrator to support their busy commercial team.

This is a varied position combining sales administration with account management responsibilities. You will act as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring a smooth process from enquiry through to delivery, while building strong, long-term relationships.

The Role

As Sales Administrator, you will provide comprehensive support to the sales function while taking ownership to ensure full compliance with UK regulations. You will act as a central link between sales, purchasing, production, and external regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, acting as the main point of contact
• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and follow up on quotations
• Liaise with production, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery
• Handle customer enquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally
• Maintain accurate records on CRM/ERP systems
• Support external sales managers with customer updates and reporting
• Monitor stock levels and delivery schedules

Systems & Stock Management

• Develop working knowledge of the MRP system (currently using 123 Insight)
• Assist with stock level monitoring based on sales forecasts and customer demand
• Support cross-departmental communication between sales, engineering, and operations

General Office Support

• Assist with ad hoc administrative duties
• Provide support to engineering when required
• Coordinate with contractors regarding repairs and maintenance

Qualifications/Experience

• Excellent communicator
• Proactive and a team player
• Understanding on how to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational skills
• Relevant experience within an SME manufacturing facility preferred
• Previous experience in a sales/administrator role

About You

We are looking for a confident and detail-oriented professional who can take ownership of export compliance responsibilities.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a sales administration, internal sales, or account management role
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or a product-based environment preferred
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Good IT skills (Excel, CRM/ERP systems such as SAP or Salesforce desirable)
• Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Working Hours: -

Monday - Thursday, 7:45am - 4:15pm

Friday, 7:45am - 1:45pm

Pay rate: 14.36