Role Purpose
The Sales Administrator plays a critical role in supporting the commercial function by managing documentation, communication, and reporting to ensure a smooth and efficient sales cycle. The role serves as a central coordination point between the sales department and other internal teams.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the sales department and ensure smooth internal communication with relevant departments.
- Assist account managers with follow-ups, documentation, and communication regarding customer accounts.
- Collect, input, and process sales documentation to ensure an efficient and timely sales process.
- Maintain and update CRM and sales database with accurate and current information.
- Generate weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc sales reports for management review.
- Handle incoming account queries, ensuring timely resolution or escalation.
- Coordinate non-routine administrative tasks related to the sales function.
- Support account managers during customer meetings and presentations when required.
- Ensure confidentiality and proper archiving of all sales-related records.
- Perform additional administrative duties assigned by management.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration preferred or related discipline).
- 2–3 years of experience in sales administration or a similar role.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office — especially MS Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups are a plus).
- Strong command of written and verbal communication (English required; Arabic is a plus).
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under strict deadlines.
- Experience using Saudi Aramco portals is mandatory (e.g., vendor registration, PR/PO processing, gate pass submissions, documentation uploads).
- Experience in the oil & gas, industrial services, or manpower supply industry is a plus.
- Certification in Marketing, Sales, or related fields is an advantage.
Core Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Sense of ownership and urgency
- Customer-focused mindset
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Positive attitude, professional conduct, and strong teamwork skills
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely submission of weekly/monthly reports
- Accuracy of CRM data and documentation
- Response time to internal and external requests
- Completion of tasks within deadlinesMinimal documentation errors