Sales Administrator
Leeds
1. TBC,
2. Permanent / Full Time
Sales Administrator | Leeds City Centre
Full-time, Permanent
We are looking for an Sales Administrator on behalf of a well-established and growing chemical distribution business based in Leeds.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, problem-solving and being at the heart of customer activity.
Internal Job Title: Internal Sales Coordinator
THE ROLE
As an Sales Administrator, you will act as a first point of contact for customers and support the smooth running of enquiries, quotations and orders. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive accurate information, timely updates and a consistently high level of service.
Key responsibilities include:
3. Speaking with customers by phone and email and processing orders accurately
4. Supporting the management of enquiries, quotations and order updates
5. Monitoring scheduled orders and working with internal teams to ensure availability
6. Liaising with warehouse and logistics teams to support timely deliveries
7. Keeping customers informed about order progress and resolving queries
8. Maintaining accurate records within internal systems
9. Supporting Account Managers with customer relationships and occasional site visits
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this Sales Administrator role, you will be organised, approachable and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a busy environment.
You will have:
10. Experience in administration and customer service or customer order management
11. GCSE grades to Grade C / 5 an above
12. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
13. The ability to remain calm and focused when workloads increase
14. A confident telephone manner and strong written communication skills
15. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
It would be beneficial, but not essential, if you also have:
16. Experience using Dynamics 365
17. Knowledge of the chemical industry
18. Export knowledge
19. Previous experience in a sales office or sales support role
WHAT'S ON OFFER
This role offers the chance to join a business with a collaborative, people-focused culture and genuine opportunities to develop.
Benefits include:
20. Generous holiday allowance with buy and sell holiday scheme
21. Flexible working hours
22. Hybrid working once training is complete
23. Ongoing professional development through internal and external training
24. Mental health support, including free therapy and counselling
25. Physical wellbeing initiatives and health challenges
THE COMPANY
Our client is a UK-based chemical distributor with a strong European presence, supplying ingredients used in everyday products including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and cleaning solutions.
They are known for their technical expertise, market knowledge and supportive team culture. As part of a wider group, they value collaboration, creativity and treating people fairly.
TO APPLY
Please send a copy of your up to date CV.
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