Sales & Operations Admin

Sales & 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.