Sales Administrator (Fixed Term Contract) in Ashford)

Job title: Sales Administrator

Duration: Fixed term until Christmas 2026

Location: Ashford, Kent

Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Friday!

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Generous pension contribution scheme
• Free parking

Key responsibilities would be:

• Produce quotes, sales and purchase orders.
• Progress customers orders.
• Liaise with customers on the telephone and via email.
• Support with the shipping of goods.
• Field telephone calls and emails.
• Assist with import paperwork and documentation.
• Provide information and check paperwork for letters of credit.
• Provide Certificates of Origin when required.
• Complete applications for shipping insurance as needed.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Assist with purchasing duties.
• Perform general admin tasks as required.

Experience and skills required:

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Solid organisational skills
• Experience of importing goods and Sage would be advantageous but not essential

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.