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