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Senior Sales Administrator Job in Derby

Derbyshire
Derby
Commercial Dealership, Administration and Accounts
£35000 per annum
149758
Senior Sales Administrator – Truck Sales
  • Salary: Up to £35,000 basic
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Sales Administrator to join a busy and successful Truck Sales team in Derby.

This is a key role within the administration department, where you will oversee daily workflows, support and develop the administration team, ensure financial accuracy and maintain effective communication across multiple departments.

The successful individual will be highly organised, proactive and confident in dealing with complex administrative issues, with a strong eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the daily workflow of the administration team, balancing workloads and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Support, mentor and develop members of the administration team.
  • Act as the first point of escalation for complex administrative issues.
  • Develop and improve processes and best practices across the department.
  • Generate, analyse and manage key departmental reports.
  • Oversee high-value customer accounts and provide excellent customer-facing support.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating vehicle movements across the department.
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth operational flow.
  • Check month-end deal files for financial accuracy and resolve any queries before VSB close.
  • Process and track support claims and pricing credits through to payment.
  • Assist with audits and maintain strict quality control across departmental data.
  • Monitor departmental objectives and ensure high standards are maintained.
  • Maintain regular communication with the Truck Sales Manager regarding departmental performance and escalations.
  • Ensure accuracy and efficiency across vehicle ordering, progression, delivery tracking and reporting.
About You:
  • Previous experience within an administration role, ideally within the commercial vehicle, automotive or logistics sectors.
  • Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting an administration team.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of financial accuracy and data quality.
  • A proactive and calm approach to problem solving.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confident dealing with customers, colleagues and senior management.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Keyloop experience is desirable.
Contact Billy Peasgood, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Derby and Derbyshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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