Sales Administrator

We are seeking a highly organised and personable Sales Administrator to support our commercial activities within the aviation industry.

This role is central to the business and acts as the first point of contact for customers, suppliers, and potential clients. You will manage all aspects of sales administration, support lead generation and tender activity, and ensure that enquiries, quotes, and orders are handled professionally, accurately, and promptly.

The successful candidate will be confident, well-presented, and comfortable dealing with customers, representing the company positively at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Search for, track, and manage industry-relevant tenders and opportunities

Follow up on leads and support new business development activity

Act as the primary point of contact for incoming customer enquiries

Prepare, issue, and manage quotations, purchase orders, and sales documentation

Manage all incoming and outgoing sales administration

Maintain accurate records of enquiries, quotes, and orders

Liaise with internal engineering and operations teams to support quotations and delivery

Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and partners

Ensure a professional and consistent company presence in all communications

Must Haves

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confident, personable, and professional when dealing with customers

Excellent organisational and administrative skills

Ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities simultaneously

Strong written skills for emails, quotes, and customer correspondence

Comfortable using office systems (CRM, ERP, spreadsheets, document tools)

Attention to detail and accuracy in commercial documentation

Nice to Haves

Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry

Familiarity with tender portals and bid processes

Experience generating or following up sales leads

Understanding of technical or engineering-led businesses

Experience working with Odoo ERP/CRM

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant experience in sales administration, customer support, or commercial administration

OR

Demonstrable experience in a customer-facing administrative role with transferable skills

To us, competence, professionalism, and attitude matters most.

Customer Relationship

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Autonomy & Reliability

Technical Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Identify and track aviation-related tenders and sales opportunities
• Act as the primary point of contact for potential and existing customers
• Prepare, issue, and manage quotations, purchase orders, and sales documentation
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, quotes, and orders
• Represent the company professionally in all customer communications

Must Have

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and administrative ability
• Strong written skills for emails, quotes, and formal correspondence
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable using CRM / ERP systems and standard office software

Nice to have

• Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry
• Familiarity with tender portals and bid processes
• Experience using Odoo or similar ERP/CRM systems
• Understanding of technical or engineering-led businesses

What's great in the job?

• Central role with visibility across the business
• Regular interaction with customers in a respected technical industry
• Variety of work -no two days are the same
• Opportunity to grow with the business and broaden commercial skills

We offer competitive pay, a stable and supportive working environment, and a role where you genuinely make a difference to how the company is perceived by customers. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and technical teams, gain exposure to the aviation industry, and have the opportunity to develop your commercial and professional skillset within a growing business.

A full-time position
Attractive salary package.

Trainings

Relevant, transferable experience and qualifications

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