via Reed · 25 September 2026 ·9 days ago

Sales Administrator

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Brentwood Full-time GBP 27,500 – 29,000
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JOB TITLE: Sales Administrator
JOB LOCATION: Brentowood, Essex
JOB TYPE: Permanent
JOB SALARY: up to £29000 depending on experience
JOB WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: full time in the office
JOB WORKING HOURS: 8.15am - 5.15pm with 30 mins for lunch, Mon to Thurs and 8.15am - 12noon on Fridays

Your new company
Our client has just celebrated 50 years in business and is a well-known, highly specialised manufacturer. Working as part of a small but busy Sales Administration team, you will play an important role in supporting customers and suppliers, processing orders and helping different departments work effectively together.This is a newly created job to join the team, as they are just too darn busy so they need an extra pair of hands!

Your new role
As Sales Administrator, you will manage a varied workload covering internal sales, stock administration, customer service and general office support. This is a really varied and interesting job - you definitely won't get bored!! If you like variety and interesting work, this could be the perfect job for you.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a busy inbox and assisting with meeting & greeting HQ visitors

  • Preparing quotations and processing sales orders

  • Ordering materials and stock, including booking deliveries into the system

  • Monitoring stock levels and supporting the annual stock valuation process

  • Liaising with customers and suppliers to maintain a high-quality service

  • Completing customer and supplier questionnaires

  • Producing and maintaining Excel reports

  • Organising and holding meetings to discuss new product requirements

  • Assisting with compliance and regulatory administration

  • Raising sales invoices

  • Working closely with colleagues in Design, Production and Transport
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in an office admin or sales administration role is essential. Experience gained within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential if you can bring something else special to the table.You will also need:
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

  • Experience of processing sales orders and managing customer enquiries

  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

  • The ability to organise a busy and varied workload

  • Confident communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and internal departments

  • Good numerical skills and confidence working with figures

  • A proactive and practical approach to solving problems

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of £28,000-£29,000, together with:
  • Easy and convenient on-site parking

  • Company pension

  • 20 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after five completed years of employment

  • Long-service award bonuses

  • An early finish at 12 noon every Friday

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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