Senior Sales Administrator

Our client, an established commercial vehicle business based in Derby, Derbyshire, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sales Administrator to join their busy Truck Sales team. The successful Senior Sales Administrator will oversee vital administrative functions, support the team’s development, and ensure operational accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with a background in automotive, commercial vehicles, or logistics.

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Opportunity for career growth and development within a reputable company
• Supportive team environment with a focus on process improvements
• Flexibility in managing diverse administrative tasks

• Oversee daily workflows within the administration team, ensuring deadlines are met and workloads balanced
• Support, mentor, and develop team members, acting as a point of escalation for complex issues
• Develop and implement improvements across administrative processes
• Generate, analyse, and manage departmental reports, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness
• Manage high‑value customer accounts with a customer‑focused approach
• Assist in planning vehicle movements and coordinate operational activities
• Liaise with other departments to ensure seamless workflow
• Check month-end deal files for financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Process support claims and pricing credits, tracking them through to payment
• Conduct audits and maintain data quality and compliance standards
• Monitor departmental objectives and maintain high standards of service
• Communicate regularly with the Truck Sales Manager regarding performance and escalations
• Oversee vehicle ordering, delivery tracking, and reporting activities

• Proven experience within an administration role, ideally in automotive, commercial vehicles, or logistics sectors
• Experience supervising or mentoring an administrative team
• Strong attention to detail, with an emphasis on financial accuracy and data integrity
• Proactive, methodical, and solutions‑focused approach to problem solving
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, confident engaging with colleagues, customers, and senior management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Keyloop experience is desirable but not essential