Sales Support Administrator (Temp to perm)

Adecco (Portugal); Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow within a reputable

Job summary

A Preston-based Sales Support Assistant is sought for a temporary role with potential to go permanent. You will provide general administrative support, handle calls and emails, manage filing, and coordinate orders from multiple suppliers, including import/export shipping tasks.

Training with SAP ERP will be provided, and occasional local travel is expected. Join a reputable business and develop your organisational, communication, and multitasking skills in a busy, supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an office support or administrative role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support across the team
• Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally
• Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and physical)
• Order parts and materials from multiple suppliers
• Assist with import/export shipping processes
• Support with manual tasks when required
• Use SAP ERP (training provided)
• Occasional local travel required

Skills

Office admin

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Driving licence

MS Office

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Sales Support Assistant - Preston

Are you a proactive, sales-oriented individual looking for a varied and rewarding role? Our client, a respected business based in Preston, is seeking a Sales Support Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, fast-paced position supporting both the sales team and management. You'll be involved in everything from admin and supplier coordination to shipping logistics and occasional manual tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support across the team
• Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally
• Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and physical)
• Order parts and materials from multiple suppliers
• Assist with import/export shipping processes
• Support with manual tasks when required
• Use SAP ERP (training provided)
• Occasional local travel required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an office support or administrative role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Full, clean driving licence

Location

Office-based in Preston

Contract Type

Temporary with potential to become permanent

Perks

• Training provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a reputable business

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.