Sales Office Administrator

Join a leading marine equipment distributor in Whiteley as a Sales Office Administrator
. This full‑time, permanent role offers £25,000, career development and the chance to support UK and European trade customers.

• Full‑time, Monday – Friday (9am – 5pm)
• Permanent position
• Salary £25,000 per annum

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

Our client is a well‑established marine equipment distributor based in Whiteley, near The Solent, supplying high‑quality products to boat builders, marine engineers, chandleries, and trade customers across the UK and Europe. Operating close to one of the UK's busiest maritime hubs, they pride themselves on reliability, technical knowledge, and outstanding customer service.

They are seeking a proactive and organised Sales Office Administrator to join their friendly and fast‑paced team. This is a key role supporting the sales function, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, and delivering excellent service to their customers in the marine sector. You will be the first point of contact for many of our clients and will play an essential role in processing orders, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting our sales team.

• Processing customer orders accurately via phone and email
• Assisting with quotations and following up on sales enquiries
• Liaising with suppliers and coordinating deliveries
• Managing stock availability and updating internal systems
• Maintaining accurate customer records and pricing information
• Handling general customer service queries and resolving issues efficiently
• Supporting the sales team with administrative tasks and reporting
• Assisting with shipping documentation where required (UK & export)

• Previous experience in a sales administration, customer service, or office support role
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude

Experience in the marine distribution or retail sector, familiarity with ERP or order processing systems, and knowledge of export documentation or logistics processes would be advantageous.

• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• On‑site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Sales Administrator, Office Administrator, Customer Service Administrator, Sales Support Administrator, Order Processing Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Logistics Administrator, Export Administrator, Internal Sales Coordinator, and Administration Assistant.