Sales Administrator

Downtown Recruitment; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Mentoring

Career development pathway

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Downtown Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic, technically minded individual to join our growing team in a varied role that blends technical knowledge, sales and business development. You will work closely with customers and colleagues across the business to find solutions and build long-term relationships.

The position offers hands-on training, mentoring from experienced professionals, a clear career development pathway into technical sales, and a competitive salary with occasional hybrid

Qualifications

• Technically minded and problem solver with practical, logical thinking.
• Confident communicator who builds relationships with customers and colleagues.
• 1–3 years of work experience and eagerness to develop a career in technical sales.

Responsibilities

• Build strong customer relationships and understand their requirements.
• Provide advice and support to help customers find the right solutions.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare quotations.
• Support order processing and coordinate projects across the UK.
• Develop understanding of technical products, sales and the business.
• Balance quick inquiries with longer-term relationships.

Skills

Technical mindset

Excellent communication

Ambitious learner

Job description

Are you technically minded, enjoy solving problems and love working with people? Looking for a role where you can develop your skills, gain valuable experience and build a long term career?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a growing team in a varied, hands-on role that combines technical knowledge, sales and business development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who is ready to take the next step and learn from experienced professionals.

The Role

You’ll work closely with customers and colleagues across the business, helping to find solutions to practical challenges while developing your technical and commercial knowledge.

• Building strong relationships with customers and understanding their requirements.
• Providing advice and support to help customers find the right solutions.
• Responding to customer enquiries and preparing quotations.
• Supporting order processing and coordinating projects across the UK.
• Developing your understanding of technical products, sales and the wider business.
• Balancing quick-turnaround enquiries with longer-term customer relationships.

No two days will be the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, learning new things and being involved in different aspects of a business.

What We’re Looking For

• Technically minded, practical, logical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.
• Confident communicators who enjoy building relationships.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn.
• Ideally have 1–3 years work experience and are looking for an opportunity to develop their career.

What’s on Offer?

• Comprehensive, hands-on training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• A clear career development pathway into technical sales.
• The opportunity to develop valuable technical and commercial skills.
• A supportive, friendly and close-knit team environment.
• A competitive and flexible salary starting from £28,750, depending on experience.
• Potential for occasional hybrid working as your skills and experience develop.

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make a real contribution, this could be the perfect opportunity to kick-start your career