Sales Administrator

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd; Padworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Administrator based in Padworth, England. The role involves processing sales orders, managing customer inquiries, and supporting events. Candidates should possess excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and have previous experience in sales administration. Benefits include 33 days annual leave, a competitive salary, and a workplace pension.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Competitive salary

Workplace pension

Death in Service benefit

Early finish every Friday

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in Sales Administration or similar role is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer inquiries.
• Update the CRM system with sales activities.
• Support meetings and events alongside sales teams.
• Keep diaries up to date and ensure follow-ups.
• Assist with wider administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Proactive, problem-solving approach

Customer-first mindset

Job description

Sales Administrator - £30,000 – £35,000 + bonus based in Padworth, Reading

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and great with people? We’re looking for a Sales Administrator to become a key part of our growing sales support function. You’ll be working closely with a small, friendly team, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and helping deliver the best possible service to our customers.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same — from handling customer enquiries and updating the CRM, to supporting events and trade shows, you’ll be right at the heart of the action.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making sure all sales orders are processed accurately and efficiently
• Acting as the first point of contact for customer calls and enquiries
• Updating the CRM system with sales activities, customer details, and pipeline data
• Supporting meetings, events, and trade shows alongside the sales and marketing teams
• Keeping diaries up to date and ensuring customer follow-ups are never missed
• Pitching in with wider admin tasks to keep the team running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong IT skills and confidence with business systems (CRM experience a bonus)
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and a genuine customer-first mindset
• Previous experience in a Sales Administration, Sales Support, or similar role

What’s in It for You

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Competitive salary and workplace pension
• Death in Service benefit for peace of mind
• Early finish every Friday to kick-start your weekend
• Clear opportunities to grow and develop your career

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