Sales Administrator - Office Based

NEW VACANCY! (PK9261) SALES ADMINISTRATOR (OFFICE BASED) ESSEX SALARY GUIDE UP TO £28K (Depending on Experience) + Company Pension + 20 Days Annual Leave increasing to 25 after 5 Years + Onsite Parking WORKING HOURS: Mon to Thurs - 8:15am till 5:15pm / Fri 8:15am till 12pm Our client is a leading sheet plant corrugated manufacturer specialising in bespoke corrugated Packaging solutions right though to heavy duty. They are currently looking to recruit a Sales Administrator to join their busy Sales Administration Department. Key Responsibilities: Manage a busy inbox and carry out reception duties, acting as a first point of contact for customers and visitors Process sales orders accurately and in a timely manner Order materials and stock as required, and ensure all goods are correctly booked in Monitor stock levels and support annual stock valuation processes Log new customer enquiries and prepare quotations in line with company guidelines Liaise with customers to ensure a high standard of service and prompt resolution of queries Produce Excel reports and maintain/update existing reporting systems Organise and participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) meetings Raise sales invoices accurately and efficiently Match purchase orders and proof of delivery (POD) documents to purchase invoices, and input into the system Work closely with the Sales Administration team, reporting to the Manager, and liaise with Design, Production and Transport departmentsResponsibilities: Previous experience in a Sales Administration role (experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential) Some experience of purchase ledger processes would be beneficial Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel Highly motivated and proactive, with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Ability to prioritise and manage a varied and busy workload effectively