Senior Sales Administrator
Northamptonshire
£35,000
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (Office based)
Disrupt Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK supplier of furniture, catering equipment, draping and temporary event solutions to the exhibitions, events and hospitality industries.
About the Company
With over 70 years' experience, more than two million products in stock, and operations supporting some of the UK's largest exhibitions and live events, our client is renowned for exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Senior Sales Administrator to become the commercial engine room of the sales team — supporting Business Development Managers and Account Managers, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently, quotations are accurate, and every opportunity moves smoothly through the pipeline.
This isn't just admin. You'll be the person who keeps the wheels turning, so the sales team can focus on relationships while you make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing day-to-day admin support to the commercial team
- Preparing quotations, proposals and customer documentation
- Managing customer info within the CRM
- Coordinating follow-ups and progressing sales opportunities
- Liaising with customers on quotes, revisions and order confirmations
- Supporting BDMs with diary coordination and meeting prep
- Maintaining pricing schedules and product info
- Producing reports on quotations, sales activity and pipeline performance
- Chasing outstanding quotes
- Assisting with tenders and framework agreements
- Working closely with Operations, Transport, Warehouse and Finance
- Spotting and driving process improvements across the commercial team
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years in a senior sales administration or commercial support role
- Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
- CRM/ERP experience
- Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines independently
Nice to Have
- Experience in events, exhibitions, hospitality, logistics or furniture hire
- Experience preparing tenders or large quotations
- Knowledge of hire/rental businesses
- Experience supporting field sales teams
You Are
Detail-obsessed, proactive, calm under pressure, and someone who takes real ownership of their workload — thriving in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Interested? Get in touch with Disrupt Talent today. [email protected]
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
