Trainee Sales Administrator

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Trainee Sales Administrator in England. This entry-level position is perfect for individuals eager to kickstart their career in sales and customer support. You will handle customer enquiries, generate quotes, and support the sales team. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Full training and career development opportunities are provided in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' work experience in administration or customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Willingness to learn and develop a career.

Responsibilities

• Generate quotes and sales orders for customers.
• Input customer details and order information accurately.
• Support the sales team with administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent telephone manner

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Confident using Microsoft Office

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kickstart Your Career as a Trainee Sales Administrator (£23.5k-£24k)

Permanent Role Full Training Provided Long-Term Growth

Are you looking for your first step into a professional career-somewhere you can learn, grow, and become a specialist? This Trainee Sales Administrator role offers exactly that. If you're motivated, detail-focused, and eager to build a long-term future in sales and customer support, this is the perfect opportunity to begin your journey.

Overview

We are seeking a driven, enthusiastic Trainee Sales Administrator to join a busy and growing sales team.

This entry-level role is designed for someone who wants to develop expertise in sales administration, customer service, and the technical aspects of the business.

The role would suit someone with 1 - 2 years administration/customer service experience who is looking to develop a career within a sales office.

Your role as a Trainee Sales Administrator will involve:

• Generating quotes, sales orders, and order acknowledgements.
• Accurately input customer details, enquiries, and order information into internal systems.
• Support the sales team with day-to-day administrative duties and up-to-date record keeping.
• Prepare and send order acknowledgements.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers.
• Review supplier quotes and discuss them with managers.
• Raise purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Track and progress purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Handle customer enquiries via phone and email.
• Provide information on products and processes.
• Follow up on quotations and help maintain strong, positive customer relationships.
• Extensive liaison with internal teams.

What you will need as a Trainee Sales Administrator:

• An excellent telephone manner.
• 1-2 years' work experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment.
• You will be inquisitive and keen to develop a long term career.

If you're ready to develop your skills, step into a long-term career path, and be supported every step of the way, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and start building your future.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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