Internal Sales & Office Administrator
Skelmersdale
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Monday to Friday
Temporary with Permanent Opportunities
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused internal sales and office administrator to join a busy sales and administration team. This role combines customer service, sales support, order processing, and general office administration within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting customers, processing enquiries, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining high standards of service and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to customer emails professionally and efficiently.
- Prepare and issue quotations, ensuring timely follow-up of customer enquiries.
- Prioritise customer enquiries and sales orders to meet business requirements.
- Process purchase orders and create customer estimates.
- Arrange deliveries and calculate carriage charges.
- Provide administrative support to managers and assist with day to day office operations.
- Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and customer information.
- Update company social media platforms and support marketing activities.
- Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to coordinate customer orders.
- Develop and maintain product knowledge to provide customers with accurate advice and recommendations.
- Resolve customer queries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Support quality procedures and ensure compliance with company standards.
Skills & Requirements
- Experience in sales administration, customer service, or office support.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Good numerical and data entry skills.
- Professional telephone manner.
- Knowledge of CRM systems is desirable.
- Positive attitude, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Pension scheme.
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Additional holiday period over Christmas.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Early finish on Fridays.
Additional Skills / Suitable Job Titles
- Internal Sales Administrator
- Sales Coordinator
- Sales Support Administrator
- Customer Service Administrator
- Office Administrator
- Account Coordinator
- Order Processing Administrator
- Sales Executive
- Customer Support Coordinator