Sales Administrator

Location: Delta, BC |
Reports to:Vice-President, Sales |
Type:Full-Time

Akhurst Machinery is a fourth-generation, family-owned Canadian distributor of woodworking, metalworking, grinding and sharpening, and off-site construction machinery, with branches across Canada and a presence in the United States. Our values – Customer First, Walk the Talk, and Go the Extra Mile – guide how we work with our customers and each other.

The Sales Administrator is a key member of our team, acting as the centralized quotation department that supports our sales representatives with accurate pricing and proposals. This role suits someone organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a genuine interest in delivering an excellent customer experience.

• Manage processes to ensure accurate product pricing at all times
• Design and administer pricing for stock inventory promotions, in collaboration with Sales Management
• Support pricing and proposal preparation for open houses, shows, and special events
• Produce accurate, timely priced proposals for the sales team as the centralized quote department
• Verify accurate costing of product arrivals, in collaboration with Accounting
• Administer pricing and listings for used machinery
• Verify pricing and margins on prospective deals and support price negotiations
• Maintain and update the company's CRM system
• Process sales orders with the sales team and dealer network, and coordinate with Accounting on deposits

• 1–2 years of experience supporting a sales team
• Post-secondary education (Diploma or Bachelor's Degree), preferably in business or sales administration
• Strong mathematical skills and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or another CRM/ERP system is an asset
• Familiarity with Photoshop is a plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask under deadlines
• A detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough approach to work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative, with strong follow‑up skills
• A positive, energetic attitude and a passion for customer service

• Normal business hours, with occasional evening work as needed
• Office-based role requiring extended periods at a computer
• Ability to stay focused in a busy, open‑area office and manage multiple deadlines