Sales Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)

New Appointments Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Generous pension contribution scheme

Free parking

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a proactive Sales Administrator in Ashford, Kent, on a fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026. You will produce quotes, process sales and purchase orders, and liaise with customers by phone and email to progress orders and support shipping and import paperwork.

Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft Office skills, solid organisation, and good communication. Importing experience and Sage knowledge are advantageous but not essential, and you will work well

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid organisational skills.
• Experience of importing goods; Sage knowledge is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce quotes, sales and purchase orders.
• Progress customers orders.
• Liaise with customers on the telephone and via email.
• Support with the shipping of goods.
• Field telephone calls and emails.
• Assist with import paperwork and documentation.
• Provide information and check paperwork for letters of credit.
• Provide Certificates of Origin when required.
• Complete applications for shipping insurance as needed.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Assist with purchasing duties.
• Perform general admin tasks as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Importing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage

Job description

Job title

Sales Administrator

Duration

Fixed term until Christmas 2026

Location

Ashford, Kent

Hours

Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Friday!

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Generous pension contribution scheme
• Free parking

Key responsibilities would be:

• Produce quotes, sales and purchase orders.
• Progress customers orders.
• Liaise with customers on the telephone and via email.
• Support with the shipping of goods.
• Field telephone calls and emails.
• Assist with import paperwork and documentation.
• Provide information and check paperwork for letters of credit.
• Provide Certificates of Origin when required.
• Complete applications for shipping insurance as needed.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Assist with purchasing duties.
• Perform general admin tasks as required.

Experience and skills required:

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Solid organisational skills
• Experience of importing goods and Sage would be advantageous but not essential

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.