via reed · 26 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Sales Order Processing Manager

Reed
Harlow Full-time GBP 35,000 – 40,000
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Sales Order Processing Manager

£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits | Immediate Opportunity

Are you an experienced Sales Order Processing professional who enjoys improving processes, developing teams and driving operational excellence?

We are looking for a Sales Order Processing Manager to lead a small team responsible for the accurate and efficient processing of customer and supplier orders. This role will have a particular focus on overseeing, developing and streamlining the Sales Order Processing (SOP) function to ensure exceptional service delivery and operational efficiency.

The Role

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of 3

  • Oversee the end-to-end Sales Order Processing function

  • Ensure customer and supplier orders are processed accurately and efficiently

  • Review and improve SOP workflows, procedures and best practices

  • Identify process improvements and remove operational bottlenecks

  • Monitor KPIs and drive performance across the department

  • Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Quality and Operations teams

  • Resolve escalated order, customer and supplier queries

  • Ensure service levels are maintained and continuously improved

  • Act as the voice of the team, ensuring operational priorities are represented across the business

About You
  • Previous experience managing or overseeing a Sales Order Processing function

  • Strong understanding of order management, customer service and operational processes

  • Experience within sales operations, customer operations, supply chain, purchasing or a similar environment

  • Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements

  • Experience leading, mentoring or supervising a team

  • Strong customer focus and stakeholder management skills

  • Confident using KPIs and reporting data to drive decision-making

  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

  • A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

What's On Offer?

£35,000 - £40,000 salary (negotiable)

Profit-related bonus opportunity

23 days holiday

Company pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm, Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manager with strong Sales Order Processing experience who wants to make a real impact. You will have the chance to shape processes, develop a high-performing team and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of the business.

Apply today to find out more.

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