Sales Administrator - Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Sales Administrator to step up into a senior role. This ongoing full-time opportunity involves coordinating lighting projects across the UK and EMEA, working closely with Sales and Design teams. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in sales administration, strong leadership skills, and a keen eye for detail. You'll be pivotal in managing client relationships, project timelines, and ensuring smooth operations from quotation to delivery. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee well-being, offering a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Hybrid work environment

Milestone program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in sales administration and project coordination.
• Proven leadership skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver lighting requirements for client projects.
• Supervise the Projects Team to ensure effective client service.

Skills

Sales Administration

Project Coordination

Time Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Manufacturing

Knowledge of Customs Procedures

Tools

NetSuite (ERP)

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Sales Administrator looking for a new challenge to step up as a senior and take charge? If so, we have a full-time ongoing opportunity for you.

About LPA

Our Lighting and Energy Solutions have been at the forefront of professional lighting for over 30 years. We develop innovative lighting solutions that meet our clients' exact requirements in terms of aesthetics, economic efficiency, regional compliance regulations, and environmental compatibility.

By partnering with architects, designers, electrical engineers, builders, and more, we understand our clients’ needs, project requirements, and schedules. With experience across retail, education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, we understand the dynamic lighting market and the positive impact each project can have for our clients.

Our focus is on innovation. We collaborate with global suppliers and manufacturers to find efficiencies in hardware quality and optimize performance. Our range is backed by extensive experience in delivering tailored solutions for relevant industry sectors. We are committed to providing the best lighting solutions efficiently.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager, you will coordinate and deliver lighting requirements for our clients’ projects, working closely with Sales and Design teams. You will handle single-site projects and multi-site rollouts across the UK & EMEA, taking concepts from quotation to delivery.

You will act as a liaison between clients and our internal team, supporting sales and project administration activities, including:

• Supervising the Projects Team to ensure processes are followed, deadlines met, and clients served effectively
• Handling escalations of customer complaints and project allocations to junior team members
• Managing larger projects and clients from sales & design handover
• Supporting the sales team with client interactions, quotations, stock info, etc.
• Managing opportunity flow through design, quotation, and delivery phases, ensuring timely document submission
• Managing stock levels and procurement to meet project deadlines
• Handling freight forwarding and customs documentation for inbound and outbound goods cost-effectively
• Maintaining up-to-date client records in Netsuite
• Attending client meetings online and occasionally on-site

About You

You have substantial experience in sales administration and project coordination, with proven leadership skills. You possess excellent time management, initiative, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Industry experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of goods movement within the UK and internationally, is essential. Familiarity with Lighting Technology, NetSuite (ERP), and understanding of commercial, customs, banking documentation, and procedures is advantageous. Knowledge of a second language is a plus.

About Our Benefits

We support our employees and their families, offering benefits such as:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid work environment
• Milestone program
• EAP

If you believe you're the right fit and want to contribute to a company proud of its industry knowledge and product range, please submit your resume. We look forward to hearing from you.

Visit our website to learn more about us.