Sales Administrator

Tarmac Ltd; Colchester, Snodland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Colchester is looking for a Sales Administrator to join their team. This role involves supporting the sales team, handling customer calls, and maintaining CRM records. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with experience in internal or external sales support. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various employee benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry providing sales support.
• Ability to maintain CRM and SAP records accurately.
• Strong emphasis on communication and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls and emails efficiently.
• Prioritize and multitask daily duties.
• Support the sales team with their requests.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders.

Skills

SAP

CRM systems

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Analytical ability

Job description

# Sales Administrator### Job IntroductionAre you an experienced **Sales Administrator**At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.We are currently looking for a **Sales Administrator** to join our friendly team based at our Tarmac Colchester Office. This role is commutable from Colchester, Tiptree, West Mersea, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Bentley, Braintree, Witham, Ipswich, Sudbury, Halstead, Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.**Main Responsibilities**As the **Sales Administrator** you will have worked in a similar industry providing either internal or external sales support to your wider team and the Tarmac group. Other responsibilities for this role will include:* Demonstrate an excellent telephone manner when dealing with colleagues and customers* Prioritise and multitask daily duties* Handling incoming telephone calls and emails* Understanding and assessing team needs* Supporting the sales team by handling their requests or directing to a relevant department* Maintain up-to-date and accurate CRM and SAP records* Engage with the wider Tarmac team to better understand requirements and develop and maintain relationships* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required* Maintain proactive communication across the region of work### The Ideal CandidateIt is preferred that the successful candidate for the role of **Sales Administrator** will be experienced in the following:* SAP and CRM systems* Working collaboratively with the existing team to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and to a high standard* Showing a positive attitude, building rapport and positive relationships with customers and internal colleagues* Being ambitious to learn new skills and achieve your own personal goals, as well as business goalIn the role of **Sales Administrator** you will also have:* Good interpersonal skills* Strong problem-solving skills* Good oral and written communication* Numeracy and analytical abilityTraining will be provided for:* Products, Procedures and our Computer systems**Why Tarmac**We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:* Bonus scheme* Enhanced holiday entitlement* Contributory pension scheme* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice* Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause* Training and development opportunitiesWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!#Tarmac #TarmacCareersTarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/117/7414 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 02 January, 2026 || Job Category | Customer Services and Commercial || Business Unit | South East || Location | Snodland, United Kingdom || Posted on | 08 December, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word