Sales Administrator | Andover | Ernest & Co Recruitment
Are you a people person who thrives when providing a great service? Do you have a strong background in import/export processes? Have you got experience in in a sales admin role and understand the complex processes of multi-currency quotations and shipping regulations? If you are looking to take ownership of you role and join a company where input is welcomed and lateral thinking celebrated, this role may be the perfect fit!
The company although small, are incredibly successful and provide a great service within their niche industry across the UK and overseas. They invest heavily in their employees, provide excellent perks, and pride themselves on a personal, professional approach that has built a deeply loyal customer base. Due to business growth, they are seeking a permanent, full-time Sales Administrator to join their small, dedicated team in Andover.
In this varied role, you will deliver high-quality administrative, sales, and logistics support. You will be central to ensuring efficient office operations, accurate order processing, and reliable multi-currency supply chain workflows.
Sales Administrator Position: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Office-based in Andover
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 (with an earlier finish on Fridays)
Salary: £34,000 per year plus generous annual profit-based bonus
Perks & Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 for long service) plus 8 days bank holidays. Good company pension and free on-site parking
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Order Administration
- Enquiry Management: Handle initial customer enquiries and manage orders smoothly from quotation to dispatch.
- Order Entry: Prepare and issue accurate customer quotations in multiple currencies and input orders into SAP.
- Invoicing and managing payments.
- Communication: Liaise directly with customers regarding order statuses, delivery schedules, and general queries.
- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate, up-to-date sales records and documentation within SAP.
Goods In/Out & Logistics
- Cross-Training Support: Spend one day per week supporting the goods in/out stockroom.
- Stock Control: Check incoming deliveries against the stock control system and manage physical inventory levels.
- Dispatch & Couriers: Pack and dispatch goods while arranging reliable courier services.
- Customs Coordination: Prepare vital customs documentation for international air freight shipments.
Skills & Experience Required
- SAP Expertise: Extensive, proven experience using SAP for order entry, quotations, invoicing, and payment tracking is essential.
- Shipping Knowledge: Strong familiarity with international shipping and Incoterms for purchasing and delivering overseas equipment.
- Logistics Experience: Practical understanding of moving goods globally, specifically via air freight.
- IT & Numeracy: Excellent software skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and numerical data processing.
- Team Fit: Outstanding communication skills with a genuine enjoyment for working within smaller, collaborative team environments.
How do I apply? Upload your CV using the form to the right, we look forward to hearing from you.
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Sales Administrator | Andover | Ernest & Co Recruitment