Sales Administrator

EA Technology is a global, independent provider of end-to-end power engineering solutions, supporting customers in managing and operating electrical networks. We’re a well-established, positive culture-based company with innovation and creativity at our core. We’re also a forward-thinking business and we live by our values: Collaboration, Creativity, Integrity and Impact. This ensures employee wellbeing is always at the forefront and our amazing people have the autonomy to do their best work. We encourage and cultivate individual creativeness, understanding that every person at EA Technology is critical to achieving our company goals. This spirit impacts our internal culture and the positive way we interact which is why so many of our employees stay with us long term. You’d be working with an exceptionally friendly group of people in a genuinely welcoming and positive environment.

This is a hybrid role which requires you to be on-site in Capenhurst near Chester (CH1 6ES) for 2 days per week. Please apply ONLY if you live within a reasonable commuting distance.

About the role:

• Support the sales team with the creation, formatting and submission of quotations and commercial proposals.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to tailor proposals to client requirements as and when required.
• Track quote activity, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM system (e.g. customer data, opportunity pipeline, leads).
• Monitor and respond to customer enquiries received via shared inboxes/phone calls, escalating queries to the appropriate internal teams where necessary.
• Complete supplier pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and tender documentation.
• Checking of portals for Tender opportunities and issuing to relevant personnel.
• Supporting Bid Manager in the creation of all tender submissions.
• Providing telesales support and assisting BDMs with travel and customer visit planning.
• Support all other sales office support functions as and when required.
• Support the adoption of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) to improve efficiency in producing proposal content, managing a searchable database of standard responses for PQQs, tenders and compliance documentation.

What we’ll need from you:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in the tender process & customer portals would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrable experience in preparing quotes, proposals and PQQ/tender documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CRM and document control systems preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple disciplines and meet tight deadlines.

What we can offer you:

• £25,000 - £27,000 per annum.
• Career development opportunities: We offer genuine pathways for growth within our company.
• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days.
• Pension contributions of 8% from the employer (or cash equivalent).
• Comprehensive benefits, including Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover (or cash equivalents).
• Private Medical Insurance (single cover or cash equivalent).
• A truly collaborative and supportive work environment where amazing colleagues inspire each other every day!