Senior Sales Administrator

Perfect Placement; Morley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking a Senior Sales Administrator for a Derby-based commercial vehicle business. The role oversees administrative workflows, supports the Truck Sales team, and ensures accuracy in reporting and processes.

The position offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a salary up to £35,000 per annum and clear opportunities for development within a reputable company. Experience in automotive, commercial vehicles, or logistics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally in automotive, commercial vehicles, or logistics.
• Experience supervising or mentoring an administrative team.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on financial accuracy and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflows within the administration team, ensuring deadlines are met and workloads balanced.
• Support, mentor, and develop team members, acting as a point of escalation for complex issues.
• Develop and implement improvements across administrative processes.
• Generate, analyse, and manage departmental reports, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage high-value customer accounts with a customer-focused approach.
• Assist in planning vehicle movements and coordinate operational activities.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure seamless workflow.
• Check month-end deal files for financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Process support claims and pricing credits, tracking them through to payment.
• Conduct audits and maintain data quality and compliance standards.
• Monitor departmental objectives and maintain high standards of service.
• Communicate regularly with the Truck Sales Manager regarding performance and escalations.
• Oversee vehicle ordering, delivery tracking, and reporting activities.

Skills

Administration

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Keyloop

Job description

Senior Sales Administrator - Truck Sales

Our client, an established commercial vehicle business based in Derby, Derbyshire, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sales Administrator to join their busy Truck Sales team. The successful individual will oversee vital administrative functions, support the team's development, and ensure operational accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with a background in automotive, commercial vehicles, or logistics.

Benefits of a Senior Sales Administrator:

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Opportunity for career growth and development within a reputable company
• Supportive team environment with a focus on process improvements
• Flexibility in managing diverse administrative tasks

Duties of a Senior Sales Administrator:

• Oversee daily workflows within the administration team, ensuring deadlines are met and workloads balanced
• Support, mentor, and develop team members, acting as a point of escalation for complex issues
• Develop and implement improvements across administrative processes
• Generate, analyse, and manage departmental reports, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness
• Manage high-value customer accounts with a customer-focused approach
• Assist in planning vehicle movements and coordinate operational activities
• Liaise with other departments to ensure seamless workflow
• Check month-end deal files for financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Process support claims and pricing credits, tracking them through to payment
• Conduct audits and maintain data quality and compliance standards
• Monitor departmental objectives and maintain high standards of service
• Communicate regularly with the Truck Sales Manager regarding performance and escalations
• Oversee vehicle ordering, delivery tracking, and reporting activities

Requirements of a Senior Sales Administrator:

• Proven experience within an administration role, ideally in automotive, commercial vehicles, or logistics sectors
• Experience supervising or mentoring an administrative team
• Strong attention to detail, with an emphasis on financial accuracy and data integrity
• Proactive, methodical, and solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, confident engaging with colleagues, customers, and senior management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Keyloop experience is desirable but not essential