Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment
Sales & Purchasing Coordinator
Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Office-based)
£24,000 – £28,000 + Benefits
Are you a highly organised Sales Administrator, Order Processor or Purchasing Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing customer orders from enquiry through to completion?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business within the commercial interior design and refurbishment sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, ambitious team where you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
This role would suit someone with experience in sales administration, order processing, purchasing, procurement, or customer coordination who enjoys building relationships and managing multiple priorities.
The Role Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end order process, ensuring a seamless experience from initial enquiry through to delivery and installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage customer enquiries via phone, email, and in person
- Prepare and issue quotations
- Process customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Liaise with suppliers to place orders and obtain acknowledgements
- Coordinate deliveries, logistics, and installation schedules
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and project information
- Track orders and proactively manage updates throughout the process
- Check and approve purchase invoices
- Update internal systems with opportunities, quotations, and orders
- Resolve customer and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
- Support project and order completion activities
- Assist with general administration and process improvement initiatives
About You Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a Sales Administrator, Sales Coordinator, Order Processing, Purchasing, Procurement, or similar role
- Experience managing customer orders from enquiry through to completion
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
- Confident communicating with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident learning new systems
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy environment
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Purchasing or procurement experience
- Understanding of logistics, deliveries, or installations
- Experience within interiors, furniture, construction, fit-out, manufacturing, or similar sectors
- Familiarity with CRM, ERP, or order management systems
- Interest in interior design or workplace environments
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Health & wellbeing support
- Employee benefits package
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who enjoys coordinating orders, working with customers and suppliers, and seeing projects through from initial enquiry to successful completion.
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