Full job descriptionSales & Operations Administrator (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover)
Location: Wigan
Salary: £28000
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full Time
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a growing and innovative manufacturing business to recruit a Sales & Operations Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented administrator to join a fast-paced commercial operation where you’ll play a key role in supporting customers, sales teams, logistics providers, and operational departments to ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.
The Role
As a Sales & Operations Administrator, you will be responsible for coordinating customer orders from receipt through to delivery, ensuring all information is accurately entered into company systems and communicated effectively across the business. You’ll work closely with sales, operations, stock control, transport, and finance teams to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
*Processing customer sales orders and ensuring accurate system entry.
*Managing sales and purchase orders, including amendments and updates
*Maintaining customer records and account information
*Planning and coordinating customer orders in line with business requirements
*Liaising with transport providers regarding order deliveries and schedules
*Working closely with operational teams to support planning and fulfilment activities.
*Coordinating with stock control teams to support inventory availability
*Supporting finance-related administration, including account queries and limits
*Ensuring all delivery and transport documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales
*Supporting Sales Managers and providing general team administration
*Assisting with customer enquiries and day-to-day operational issues
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Previous experience within an administration, customer service, sales support, logistics, or operations role.
*Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.
*A confident and professional communication style.
*Strong organisational and time-management skills
*The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
*Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills
*A proactive and self-motivated attitude
*Experience within logistics, transport, stock management or manufacturing environments would be advantageous
What’s in it for You?
The successful candidate will join a supportive business that invests in employee wellbeing and development, offering benefits such as:
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Enhanced Family-Friendly Benefits
*Enhanced Pension Contributions
*Free On-Site Parking
Interested?
If you are an organised administrator who enjoys coordinating processes, building relationships, and ensuring customers receive an excellent service, we’d love to hear from you.