Sales Administrator

Kurt J. Lesker Company; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in vacuum technology is seeking a Sales Administrator at their European headquarters in St Leonards, UK. The role involves managing the end-to-end order process, ensuring data accuracy, and providing timely updates to customers. Ideal candidates will have sales administration experience, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave, and health cash plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan of £600

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Corporate events with extra annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales administration role preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to detail in data handling and order processing.

Responsibilities

• Process sales orders within D365 accurately.
• Keep customers informed about order statuses.
• Collaborate with Finance and Procurement for order-related tasks.

Skills

Sales administration experience

Strong communication skills

Data accuracy

MS Office proficiency

CRM/ERP familiarity

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

D365

MS Office

Job description

Full Time Position

Join the Kurt J. Lesker Company — a global leader in vacuum science and technology, proudly partnering with innovators across aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and optical industries to enable technology for a better world.

Founded over 70 years ago, we are a family-owned business with nearly 500 employees across 9 international offices. This role is based at our European Headquarters in Hastings, East Sussex.

About the role:

We’re seeking an organised and proactive Sales Administrator to support our dynamic inside sales team. You’ll manage the end-to-end order process, ensure data accuracy, and keep our European customers informed with timely updates.

This is a fast-paced role ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inputting and Processing of Sales orders within D365
• Efficient, timely and accurate processing of all area orders within the ERP system
• Own the order status process, and promptly inform customers about key order status changes including but not limited to delivery schedule amendments
• Resolving customer issues and enquiries
• Provide administration support to the sales team
• Work collaboratively with team members to support the highest levels of customer satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with compliance to complete standard contract review
• Manage the credit, rebills and returns process collaborating with Finance, Quality and Procurement
• Liaise and work collaboratively with departments such as Procurement and Finance
• Other administrative duties as assigned
  
  

What you'll bring:

• Experience: Previous experience in a sales administration role preferred
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data handling and order processing
• Tech Savvy: Confident using MS Office and familiar with CRM/ERP systems
• Initiative: Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Drive: Self-motivated and able to meet departmental KPIs under pressure
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
  
  

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd Is a Limited Company.

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