Sales Administration Assistant

• Location: RG7, Aldermaston
• Job Type: Part-time, Permanent
• Hours: 20–25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible schedule, minimum 4 days in the office)
• Salary: £12.25 per hour

Join our client's team as a Sales & Administration Assistant. This role involves managing a wide range of administrative tasks, including handling sales enquiries, processing orders, and supporting production scheduling. The successful candidate will ensure smooth day-to-day operations across departments while upholding company and statutory standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Respond to incoming enquiries via phone and email, addressing customer questions, special requests, and complaints professionally.
• Assist in preparing and issuing quotations and follow up to ensure conversion.
• Promote company products and services to support sales growth.
• Provide cover for sales order processing and quotation follow-up when needed.
• Accept and process sales orders accurately.
• Place and follow up on supplier orders to meet customer requirements.
• Support the maintenance of the production schedule by tracking incoming and outgoing orders.
• Assist with Goods Inwards, Test & Inspection, and other production-related tasks.
• Maintain and update MRP, CRM, and sales order systems.
• Support basic bookkeeping, including invoice processing and payment matching.
• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, proofreading, filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Negotiate office contracts and ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
• Maintain company records and assist with ISO9001 documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and statutory requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Sales or Production Office environment is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential, particularly basic Excel.
• Experience with data entry and data cleansing is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

How to apply:

To apply for the Sales & Administration Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.