Sales Administrator

Pertemps; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Administrator in Sandbach. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, support sales and customer service teams, and manage orders efficiently. Duties include processing orders, handling customer queries, and updating internal systems. This is a temp-to-perm role offering £13.50 per hour, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales administration or order processing.
• Confident in handling documents and data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding orders.
• Monitor order progress and update stakeholders.

Skills

Sales administration experience

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Good numeracy skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CRM systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage)

Job description

Overview

Sales Administrator – Pertemps Crewe are currently recruiting for a Sales Administrator on behalf of our client based in Sandbach. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys supporting sales and customer service teams, managing orders, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Preparing and issuing order confirmations and invoices
• Liaising with customers and suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and delivery dates
• Updating the internal system (MRP/ERP) with prices, order progress, and supplier/customer details
• Monitoring order progress and proactively updating the sales team and customers with any changes
• Handling general customer and supplier queries, ensuring excellent communication at all times
• Checking invoices and order documents for accuracy, highlighting discrepancies where necessary
• Providing general administration support to the purchasing team

Requirements

• Previous experience in sales administration, order processing, purchasing, or similar office-based roles
• Strong administrative skills – confident handling documents, data entry, and order tracking
• Excellent communication skills – able to liaise with customers, suppliers, and colleagues professionally
• Attention to detail – ensuring orders, prices, and delivery schedules are accurate
• Good numeracy skills – working with prices, budgets, and order quantities
• Strong organisation & time management – able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience with ERP/MRP or CRM systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics) desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy

Details of the role

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:00
• Pay: £13.50 per hour
• Contract: Temp to Perm
• Location: Sandbach, Cheshire

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted.