We are looking for a Sales Administrator to join an UK leading surfacing contractor based in Hadleigh, Ipswich.
You will provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the sales and estimating teams. The role involves managing customer enquiries, preparing quotations and tender documentation, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the overall sales process from enquiry through to project handover.
This is a full-time, office-based role (08:30 – 17:30), Monday to Friday. This position requires a proactive and organised individual who can manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively with clients and internal teams, and contribute to improving sales processes and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all sales administration activities are carried out in line with the company’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Provide full administrative support to the sales and estimating teams.
- Manage incoming enquiries
- Prepare and issue quotations, proposals, and supporting documentation.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of tender documents and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs).
- Act as a key point of contact for customers, handling queries and providing updates.
- Coordinate communication between sales, estimating, commercial, and operational departments.
- Assist with the coordination of project handovers from sales to commercial / operations teams
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of sales processes.
Desirable:
- Experience within construction, civil engineering, or a related industry.
- Familiarity with tendering processes and documentation.
The position offers a competitive salary between £25k - £27k p.a., plus discretionary bonus scheme, on-site parking, pension, laptop, phone, fully reimbursed travel expenses for all work-related meetings, career progression, 21 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
If you are an experienced Sales Administrator, please apply, we’d like to hear from you