Sales and Logistics Administrator

Prince Personnel Limited; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales & Logistics Administrator based in the North of Shrewsbury. The role involves responding to customer enquiries, providing quotations, processing sales orders, and managing logistics for a global client base. Ideal candidates should have strong sales administration and customer service experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a temporary contract, working Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £14.00 – £16.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong sales administration or customer service background.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly motivated, patient, flexible and self-driven.
• Experience in logistics is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for global customer enquiries.
• Prepare and issue customer quotations in coordination with the Operations Manager.
• Source transport quotations and arrange bookings for road and sea freight.
• Create and process purchase orders and related transport documentation.
• Provide accurate information to customers and respond to information requests.

Skills

Sales administration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales & Logistics Administrator

Location: North of Shrewsbury
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours per week)
Rate: £14.00 – £16.80 per hour
Contract: 6 months temporary, with possibility of extension

About the Role

The role is to respond to customer enquiries professionally and promptly, provide quotations, process sales orders, and organise logistics for a global customer base. The administrator will act as the primary point of contact and support various operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for global customer enquiries, delivering high‑standard customer service.
• Prepare and issue customer quotations in coordination with the Operations Manager and Managing Director.
• Source transport quotations and arrange bookings for road and sea freight.
• Create and process purchase orders and related transport and warehousing documentation.
• Provide accurate, timely information to customers and respond to information requests.
• Assist in preparing collection and delivery documentation, and support product dispatch from warehousing.
• Raise sales orders and associated documentation, including delivery notes, pro‑forma invoices, credit notes, and final invoicing.
• Liaise with the UK Production Manager and third‑party warehouses across Europe and the USA to support operational requirements.
• Maintain general administrative duties, such as filing and record management.
• Demonstrate strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and related applications.

Qualifications

• Strong sales administration or customer service background.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly motivated, patient, flexible and self‑driven.
• Experience in logistics is desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications.

Application Process

Our mission is to support an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need reasonable accessibility adjustments during the application process, please let us know as soon as possible. We will consider your details and contact you within 72 working hours if we wish to progress your application. If you do not hear from us within that time, your details will not be retained. If you are not successful, you are welcome to apply for future roles.

Reference

MP26815