Oakley Recruitment Ltd
Sales Administrator
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Sales Administrator (Temporary to Permanent)
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Office-Based Role) Status: Temporary to Permanent
Oakley Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic Birmingham-based organisation to provide an exciting opportunity to join their Sales Administration team.
About the Role
You’ll play a vital role within a fast-paced Sales department, delivering administrative support to improve efficiency and accuracy. This is an ideal position for someone with a strong attention to detail, process-driven mindset, and excellent Excel proficiency.
Hybrid working is available, with 3 days in the office (modern, open-plan) and 2 days working from home. The company values collaboration, their team is supportive, and the atmosphere is energetic and positive.
Key Responsibilities
- Order Coordination & Management
- Maintain product setup processes across internal and external systems
- Monitor and update customer orders to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery
- Track and update product availability and lead times via customer systems
- Manage and maintain purchase order records
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Sales Reporting & Collaboration
- Generate and distribute stock and sales information for internal/external teams
- Update product pricing for accuracy
- Report daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics
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Supplier & Customer Relations
- Assist with customer and supplier queries
- Execute general administrative tasks to support operational workflows
Requirements
✔ Previous administrative experience in a similar role ✔ Excel skills (essential: V-lookups, pivot tables) ✔ Meticulous attention to detail with a process-driven approach ✔ Confident communication skills, both written and verbal ✔ Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads ✔ MS Office proficiency (Word, Outlook etc.) → Comfortable with hybrid working (WFH provided for 2 days/week)
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Working Conditions & Benefits
- Hours & Start:
- 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon–Thu, 4:00 PM Fri finish) – Immediate start available
- Holiday: Accrued paid leave
- Office Environment: Modern, spacious, productive & social
- Flexibility: Hybrid working (3 in-office, 2 WFH days)
- Parking: Free parking provided
- Career Path: Temporary-to-permanent transition opportunity
Notes & Next Steps
🔹 We do not contact unsuccessful candidates after applying. 🔹 If you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, assume your application was unsuccessful. 🔹 By applying, you agree to Oakley Recruitment storing your details and contacting you for future opportunities.
Interview Process Requirement: As part of your application, you'll need to provide:
- Copy of passport/birth certificate
- ** proves of National Insurance number**
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