Sales Administration Assistant

This temporary ongoing role will support the smooth running of daily sales operations, helping to process customer orders, coordinate service activity, and maintain excellent customer relationships.

• Process a high volume of spare parts orders accurately and efficiently.
• Issue order confirmations and ensure customer transactions are handled promptly.
• Maintain accurate pricing information and ensure customer contracts are kept up to date.
• Produce and share monthly sales reports to support business planning and performance tracking.
• Support the sales and engineering teams in achieving departmental objectives.
• Handle incoming customer calls and manage high volumes of customer emails professionally.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to support parts sales.
• Coordinate technician jobs from initial booking through to completion and timely invoicing.
• Order parts for service and repair work, ensuring availability within required timescales.
• Arrange service schedules with Field Engineering teams.
• Resolve customer queries, issues, and complaints through to completion.
• Share customer feedback internally to help improve service quality and performance.
• Work closely with Sales Managers on promotional campaigns and customer outreach activity.
• Ensure every customer receives a positive, professional, and efficient service experience.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C / 4-9, including English and Maths.
• At least 3 years' experience in sales administration, order processing, or a similar customer-focused administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-first approach.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using SAP, CRM systems, or similar business systems would be highly desirable.
• High attention to detail with strong accuracy levels.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Customer Service, Business Studies, or a related subject.
• Experience in inventory control, parts coordination, or supply management.
• Recent graduate with relevant placement or practical business administration experience.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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