Sales/Operations Administrator

Sales/Operations Administrator

Full-Time 24833 - 30351 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage customer programmes, track transport movements, and maintain commercial records.
  • Company: Join a growing fresh produce business with a close-knit team.
  • Benefits: £32,000 salary, bonuses, remote work, healthcare, and 33 days holiday.
  • Other info: Enjoy flexibility with monthly office visits and team dinners.
  • Why this job: Be the organisational hero in a fast-paced environment and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience in administration or operations.

The predicted salary is between 24833 - 30351 £ per year.

  • Sales / Operations Administrator
  • Remote (UK) with monthly travel to Harlow
  • £32,000 + On-Call Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
  • Enjoy being the person who keeps everything organised, accurate and running smoothly?

Thrive on spreadsheets, customer communication and making sure the details are right first time?

  • This is an opportunity to join a growing fresh produce business where you'll play a key role in keeping customer programmes, transport movements and commercial information on track.

The role is predominantly home-based, offering flexibility alongside regular interaction with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

  • If you're highly organised, confident with Excel and enjoy working in a fast-paced commercial environment, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

What's on Offer?

  • £32,000 salary plus approximately £1,000 annual on-call allowance
  • 5% bonus, linked to business performance
  • Remote working
  • Monthly visit to the Harlow office with travel expenses covered
  • Hotel accommodation provided when overnight stays are required
  • Team dinner whenever the business gets together in person
  • Bupa healthcare and dental after probation
  • Company pension after probation
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Join a small, close-knit business where your contribution will genuinely make a difference

What's the Job?

  • You'll be supporting the commercial and operations teams by managing customer programmes, transport tracking, commercial administration and business-critical reporting.

Day to day, you'll be

  • Managing customer programmes and ensuring requirements are delivered accurately
  • Tracking transport movements and updating ETA information
  • Maintaining commercial spreadsheets and trading records
  • Raising and managing purchase orders where required
  • Booking warehouse deliveries and coordinating customer requirements
  • Keeping customers and internal teams informed of changes and updates
  • Monitoring stock movements, arrivals and departures
  • Updating supplier programmes and transport information
  • Recording claims, rejections and quality control reports
  • Maintaining accurate electronic filing and documentation
  • Supporting accounts teams with delivery queries and proof of delivery requests
  • Monitoring packaging, pallet and crate movements
  • Highlighting pricing changes, losses or additional costs to the commercial team
  • Working closely with Commercial, Procurement, Operations and Finance colleagues
  • This is a detail-driven role where accuracy, organisation and strong communication are essential.

The processes are currently spreadsheet-based, so someone who enjoys working with data and keeping information up to date will thrive here.

What do I need?

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large spreadsheets
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
  • Experience within an administration, operations support or commercial support role
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers
  • Good numerical ability and comfort working with data
  • A proactive, organised and solutions-focused mindset
  • Strong IT skills across Microsoft Office
  • The ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team player
  • Experience within fresh produce, food, logistics or supply chain environments would be beneficial, but the key requirement is someone who is organised, adaptable and able to keep information accurate in a fast-moving business.
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Sales/Operations Administrator employer: Morepeople 01780

As a leading international food manufacturer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and a generous pension scheme, we are committed to supporting your professional growth while you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product offerings. Join us in a collaborative environment where your passion for product development and strong retail account management experience will be valued and rewarded.

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Contact Details:

Morepeople 01780 Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sales/Operations Administrator

Microsoft Excel
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
Communication Skills
Data Management
Numerical Ability
Problem-Solving Skills