Sales Administrator
KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted a day ago, valid for 13 days
Aylesford, Kent ME20, England

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a leading manufacturing company in Aylesford, Kent, is looking for a Sales Administrator to enhance their team.
- The role requires 1-2 years of experience in an administrative capacity, preferably within the manufacturing or engineering sectors.
- Key responsibilities include handling customer inquiries, processing orders, and generating necessary manufacturing paperwork.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a strong attention to detail.
- The position offers a salary of £25,000 per year and operates Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5 pm, with some flexibility.
As a Sales Administrator, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth processing of customer orders. You will be the key point of contact for customers, handling enquiries, providing accurate quotations, and managing orders from initial request through to completion.
Responsibilities
Handle customer enquiries, establish requirements, and provide accurate quotations within company timescales
Plan customer orders, ensuring specifications and timescales are clearly communicated to both production and the customer
Generate necessary manufacturing paperwork, including works orders, route cards, and despatch sheets
Track customer orders through to completion, ensuring timely processing and invoicing
Arrange and manage customer deliveries, providing cover to other relevant departments as needed
Requirements
1-2 years experience in an administrative role, preferably within the manufacturing/engineering industry
Excellent communication skills, with experience in phone-based customer interaction
Proven track record of delivering high-quality customer service
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel
Ability to work accurately under pressure and prioritise workload effectively
Strong attention to detail
Hours for this role are Monday to Friday 8.30 am-5 pm (with some flexibility on this for the right person)
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