Commercial Sales Administrator
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Experience Dependent |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 7NA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4721031_1756908939 |
Summary
Your new company
Established for over 150 years and an industry-leading manufacturing organisation, serving customers in 100+ countries. With a long-standing reputation for innovation and quality, the company supplies critical sectors, including industrial, aviation, and emergency services. Currently recruiting for a Commercial Sales Administrator to join their talented team.
Your new role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will provide proactive administrative support within the Commercial Services Team, maintaining accurate sales records and assisting the team of 6 in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process quotations, customer orders, acknowledgements, and updates
- Ensure accuracy in sales orders, quotes, and purchase orders
- Liaise with customers to resolve queries and gather missing information
- Act as a key contact for customer enquiries and support the sales team
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with the factory and warehouses on lead times and deliveries
- Handle customer queries and complaints professionally
- Support the Commercial Manager with ad hoc administrative tasks
- Uphold EHS and quality standards
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum 2 years' experience in sales administration or a similar role
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and telephone skills
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and proactive
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
What you'll get in return
- Be part of an organisation that prides themselves on staff retention
- Hybrid working post-probation and sign-off
- On-site parking
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Monday-Thursday (8:00-16:30) Friday (8:00-13:30)
What you need to do now
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