Sales Administrator
- Job Type: Temporary, part-time
- Location: BS35, Thornbury
- Pay: £13.45 per hour
- Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break
We are recruiting for a Sales Administrator to join a specialist UK manufacturer in the engineering sector. This temporary position will support the smooth running of the office across sales order processing, purchasing administration, customer service and general day-to-day coordination.
This Sales Administrator opportunity would suit someone organised, hands-on and confident managing a varied workload. The assignment is expected to run until at least the end of december.
Day-to-day of the role
- Manage general office administration, including post, answerphone messages, email enquiries and daily system checks
- Welcome visitors, answer incoming calls and direct enquiries to the appropriate person
- Raise purchase orders, apply correct pricing or discounts, and obtain supplier acknowledgements
- Monitor outstanding purchase orders, chase deliveries and flag any potential delays or issues
- Process sales orders from initial order through to dispatch
- Match invoices against purchase orders and maintain accurate records
- Prepare and send quotations with the Sales Manager, maintain the quote register and follow up where needed
- Update Sage and other internal records, including customer and supplier details, stock lists and order status
- Unpack and book in incoming goods, print labels and support stock administration
- Provide wider office support, including customer service documentation, service reports, accommodation bookings and general admin assistance
Required skills & qualifications
- Previous experience in an administrative role covering sales support, purchasing or office coordination
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several tasks at once
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional telephone manner
- Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues
- Experience processing orders, checking invoices and maintaining accurate records
- Good attention to detail and the ability to spot discrepancies quickly
- Comfortable using office systems and databases; Sage experience would be helpful
- A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support the wider team
- Understanding of the importance of health and safety, professionalism and company procedures
Benefits
- £13.45 per hour
- Part-time weekday hours
- Early finish on Fridays
- Opportunity to work in a varied Sales Administrator role within a specialist manufacturing environment
- Potential for the temporary assignment to continue beyond the initial end date
How to apply
To apply for this Sales Administrator position, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.