Full Time Position
Join the Kurt J. Lesker Company — a global leader in vacuum science and technology, proudly partnering with innovators across aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and optical industries to enable technology for a better world.
Founded over 70 years ago, we are a family-owned business with nearly 500 employees across 9 international offices. This role is based at our European Headquarters in Hastings, East Sussex.
About the role:
We’re seeking an organised and proactive Sales Administrator to support our dynamic inside sales team. You’ll manage the end-to-end order process, ensure data accuracy, and keep our European customers informed with timely updates.
This is a fast-paced role ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a customer-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities:- Inputting and Processing of Sales orders within D365
- Efficient, timely and accurate processing of all area orders within the ERP system
- Own the order status process, and promptly inform customers about key order status changes including but not limited to delivery schedule amendments
- Resolving customer issues and enquiries
- Provide administration support to the sales team
- Work collaboratively with team members to support the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
- Work collaboratively with compliance to complete standard contract review.
- Manage the credit, rebills and returns process collaborating with Finance, Quality and Procurement
- Liaise and work collaboratively with departments such as Procurement and Finance
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Experience: Previous experience in a sales administration role preferred
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data handling and order processing
Tech Savvy: Confident using MS Office and familiar with CRM/ERP systems
Initiative: Comfortable working independently and within a team
Drive: Self-motivated and able to meet departmental KPIs under pressure
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Matched pension up to 5%
- Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
- Income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.
Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company.
