Sales Administrator
Posted 3 days ago by Colas Ltd
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Purpose of the roleColas Continental Bitumen UK are based in Avonmouth and recruiting a Sales Administrator to support the business by answering customer phone calls, processing orders, managing invoices, and supporting haulage planning. You will ensure customer satisfaction, and contribute to smooth logistics operations. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential for success in this role. Join our team and play a vital role in providing excellent customer support and efficient haulage planning.
Main ResponsibilitiesAs Sales Administrator you will receive incoming calls and proactively check customer order details. You will also process sales orders onto a live sheet and update delivery confirmations with the transport planning team. The Sales Administrator will also support the Terminal Manager with ad hoc administration tasks for the maintenance team and attend induction, toolbox talks and appropriate briefings.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have previous experience in an administrative role (ideally in a similar environment) and be conversant with Word and Excel. The Sales Administrator will have a good work ethic, ability to work within a team, willingness to learn, good communication skills, good written and oral skills, able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
Package DescriptionColas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
A generous pension contribution - £29,000 - £35,000 - 45 hours per week.
Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
Flexible working policy
Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
Ongoing training and personal/professional development
Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 100913-42626329
- Job ID:
- 221893108
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