Sales Administrator

Typical Salary

£15,000 To £24,000

Typical Hours

38 to 40 a week

weekends

How To Become a Sales Administrator

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly

College / University

You'll usually need:

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You could get into this job through a business administrator advanced apprenticeship.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You may be able to work your way into this role by starting as a receptionist or administration support worker and learning on the job.

You could apply directly if you've got the relevant skills and knowledge needed to do this job.

Some employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.

Telephone, typing and IT skills will also be useful.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to sell products and services
customer service skills
the ability to use your initiative
the ability to work well with others
persistence and determination
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
ambition and a desire to succeed
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

answering customer enquiries over the phone, by email and face to face
processing orders, credit checks and payments
sending out invoices and other paperwork
updating customer records
checking stock and re-ordering supplies
organising deliveries
providing after-sales support
typing up documents like letters and reports

Working Environment

You could work in an office or in a contact centre.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about careers in finance from The London Institute of Banking and Finance.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.