Sales Administrator
Location: Kettering, NN16
Salary: Up to £25,000
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Are you a confident and organised administrator with strong communication skills? Our client, a leading organisation in the certification of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), is seeking a Sales Administrator to join their growing Certification Team based in Kettering.
The Role:
As Sales Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Certification Team, ensuring the smooth handling of customer enquiries and project coordination. You will liaise with internal teams and external partners across the UK, Ireland, and China, contributing to the ongoing certification and testing of PPE products for European and UK markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally
Coordinate incoming and outgoing customer projects
Provide regular project updates to clients and internal managers
Book-in projects and handle related administrative tasks
Communicate with subcontractors and in-house test teams
Review technical reports and support decision-making processes
Develop knowledge of PPE products and certification services
Maintain CRM records accurately
Support broader sales and marketing activities as required
About You:
Essential Skills & Experience:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and a Science (Grades A-C)
Confident, proactive, and self-motivated
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent communication, both written and verbal
Competent in MS Office, especially Word and Excel
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with clients and colleagues
Desirable:
Experience in PPE certification or understanding of product standards
Benefits:
25-30 days annual leave (service-related)
Life assurance
Group personal pension plan
Income protection
Free on-site parking
Flexible working hours