Sales Administrator

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Thorpe Hesley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy based in England is seeking a Sales Administrator to provide administrative support during a maternity leave. This role focuses on quote preparation, CRM maintenance, and customer communication to ensure continuity in sales operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills, experience in sales support, and familiarity with CRM systems. This position offers a salary of £30,000.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales and Production teams in preparing quotes, processing purchase orders.
• Ensure CRM is kept up-to-date with relevant customer communications.
• Liaise with production and internal teams to obtain lead times.
• Monitor and follow up on key quotes as directed by the Sales Manager.
• Attend internal sales meetings and contribute to reporting.
• Maintain sales records and administrative documentation in electronic and hard copy.
• Assist in the coordination of customer visits and exhibition planning.
• Support in the processing of sales orders and documentation.
• Ensure all systems and processes are followed accurately.
• Obtain feedback on lost enquiries to improve performance.
• Ensure customers are aware of manufacturing progress.
• Prepare and issue Engineering progress reports to customers.
• Compile and report sales figures.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

High attention to detail and accuracy

Able to manage and prioritise workload with minimal supervision

Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications

Willingness to learn and support commercial activities

Previous experience in a sales support, commercial admin or customer service role

Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, or technical product environments

Job description

Sales Administrator

£30,000

Sheffield

This is a fixed term vacancy to cover maternity leave with the view of becoming permanent.

Overall

To provide administrative support to the Engineering Service portion of the business, liaising with the Business Development Executive (Engineering Services), and Sales Manager during their maternity leave.

The role focuses on quote preparation, CRM maintenance, customer communication, and administrative support, enabling the sales team to maintain strong commercial activity and customer experience standards during the transition period.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Sales and Production teams in preparing quotes, processing purchase orders and updating pricing agreements.
• Ensure CRM is kept up-to-date with relevant customer communications and contact information.
• Liaise with production and internal teams to obtain lead times and technical information required for sales activity.
• Monitor and follow up on key quotes as directed by the Sales Manager or BDE.
• Attend internal sales meetings and contribute to reporting where required.
• Maintain sales records, templates, and administrative documentation in both electronic and hard copy formats.
• Assist in the coordination of customer visits and exhibition planning where needed.
• Support in the processing of sales orders and other documentation, where appropriate.
• Ensure all systems, processes and confidentiality policies are followed accurately and diligently.
• Obtain feedback on lost enquiries to improve our performance and offering - as required
• Ensure customers are aware of manufacturing progress and that issues are dealt with.
• Prepare and issue Engineering progress reports to customers.
• Compile and report sales figures, as required.

Required/Desired Skills

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to manage and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn and support commercial activities
• Previous experience in a sales support, commercial admin or customer service role.
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, or technical product environments.

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