Sales Administrator

Involve Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A distribution company in Shrewsbury is seeking a Sales Administrator for a full-time permanent role. Key responsibilities include processing sales orders, maintaining client records, and providing customer support. Ideal candidates will have existing sales administration experience and strong communication skills. This is a critical position supporting ongoing projects with opportunities for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Existing Sales Administration experience essential.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Good IT skills including MS Office / CRM systems.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support & reception.
• Process sales orders and maintain records.
• Prepare quotations and process invoices.
• Liaise with sales teams and update clients on shipments.

Skills

Customer service

Sales order processing

Communication skills

IT skills including MS Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

My well established Distribution client are looking for a Sales Administrator to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. This is a crucial role in the company supporting their ongoing projects.

Duties

• Customer support & reception
• Sales order processing
• Preparing quotations
• Processing purchase orders and invoices
• Maintain accurate records of sales transactions and client accounts keeping CRM system updated at all times on progress
• Assist in credit applications and payment tracking
• Liaise with external sales teams, warehouse & logistics to ensure OTIF
• Track shipments and update clients on order status
• Generating sales reports & assisting with forecasting

Key Skills

• Existing Sales Administration experience essential
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Good IT skills including MS Office / CRM systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• If you have knowledge of construction products this would be advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to problem solve