Sales Administrator / Internal Sales Executive

Job description

Permanent Full-Time - Location: Park Royal, London - Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 - Salary: 26,000 - 30,000 - DOE

The CompanyA well-established specialist supplier within the construction materials and building products sector is seeking to strengthen its internal sales function following a recent strategic restructure. Operating as part of a wider group, the business has over two decades of continuous growth and is recognised for its technical expertise across cladding, fa ades and external building solutions.

The RoleReporting into the Sales Office Manager, the Sales Administrator will support both the Sales Office Manager and Area Sales Manager with day-to-day sales activity and project coordination. Initially, the role will report into a senior Branch Manager with extensive industry and product experience.

This is a 100% office-based role, suited to someone with transferable experience from builders\' merchants, timber merchants, construction materials or related sectors. Fa ades or cladding experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential.

The business is looking for someone dynamic, quick to learn, positive in attitude and keen to build a long-term career within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Build, maintain and grow strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal branch teams

Process sales orders and projects from quotation stage through to on-site delivery

Prepare accurate and timely quotations aligned with commercial targets

Manage live projects using company systems, ensuring accuracy and proactive communication

Liaise regularly with customers and suppliers via telephone and email (telephone confidence is essential)

Work comfortably toward sales targets in a fast-paced environment

Coordinate with other branches to monitor stock, availability and lead times

Support the wider sales team with administrative tasks and reporting

Uphold high standards of timekeeping, attendance and professional presentation

Person SpecificationEssential:

Proven internal sales experience with transferable skills

Background within builders\' merchants, timber merchants, construction materials or similar environments

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Confident using the telephone as a primary sales and relationship-building tool

High attention to detail and accuracy

Positive, proactive and eager-to-learn mindset

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong customer service focus

Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Desirable:

Experience within fa ades, cladding or external building products

Ability to drive and travel to other branches, customers or suppliers to support future career progression

Package & Benefits

Salary of 26,000 - 30,000

No commission or bonus initially (new performance-based bonus structure in development)

23 days\' holiday (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays

Holiday year runs January-December

Christmas shutdown (typically 4 days) deducted from annual entitlement

Life assurance at 2x annual salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme (launching February 2026)

Retail discount schemes

EV leasing scheme after 6 months\' service (subject to criteria)

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers & flu vouchers

Medical cash plan

Company events and wellbeing support

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English