Are you passionate, driven, and great with customers? Join this supplier as a Sales Administrator and help them as they grow in the fire and construction industry!

Sales Administrator
Kent, DA9 9AY

Full time, Monday – Friday (8am-6pm)
Permanent position
Salary starting at £28,000 based on experience

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

With over 30 years of expertise in their industry, our client is one of the UK’s largest independent distributor of Fire protection, water treatment, civil engineering, and other construction industries. Operating from DA9 ensures they have quick access to M25/ Central London to make deliveries and collections more accessible for our customers. They supply a vast range of materials from tube and fittings, sprinkler heads, and dry riser equipment to specialist hose assemblies and industrial fittings. Known for their exceptional service and vast product range, they’re dedicated to helping customers find the right solution every time.

The Role

As a Sales Administrator, you’ll be the friendly, knowledgeable point of contact for clients, ensuring smooth operations, efficient order management, and helping grow their customer base.

Key Responsibilities:

Bringing in new business, opening accounts, and expanding sales with existing clients
Answering phones and assisting with enquiries
Raising quotes, processing orders, and booking in stock
General office administration (e.g., raising delivery notes, uploading paperwork into Sage)
Booking appointments with clients
Chasing quotes and handling follow-ups

Benefits

They offer a supportive, friendly work environment and opportunities for growth. Benefit from:

Room for progression within the company – they promote from within!
Free on-site parking
The office is just a 5-minute walk from Greenhithe station
Fully equipped kitchen with tea and coffee facilities
Lovely views of the River Thames
2-minute walk to Asda Superstore and local bus routes
Modern office with heating and air conditioning units

About you:

The ideal candidate is bubbly, fun, and dedicated, with a passion for customer relationships and a commitment to driving business growth. You will need:

Strong customer relationship and sales skills
Familiarity with Sage 50 (bonus but not essential)
Excellent organisational skills
Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
Experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally within fire or construction industries

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and join a team that’s as passionate about customer service as you are!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Customer Sales Representative, Sales Coordinator, Account Executive, Customer Service Advisor, Business Development Assistant, Sales Support Specialist, Office Administrator, Order Processing Clerk, Client Relations Specialist, and Product Support Advisor.