MP Jobs Ltd t/a MP Recruitment Group

MP Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and efficient Sales Administrator to join our client, a reputable manufacturing company based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This is a permanent position that offers an excellent opportunity to be a vital part of a dynamic team. The role involves supporting the sales department by managing customer orders, maintaining accurate records, preparing sales documentation, and ensuring smooth communication between clients and internal departments. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised, and possess a solid background in sales administration, with excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Excel. As a key support function, the Sales Administrator will help streamline processes and contribute to the company s ongoing growth and success. Previous experience in Sales Administration, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with CRM or ERP systems. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation. Understanding of sales processes and customer service principles. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established company that values its employees and promotes a positive working environment. Benefits include competitive salary, typically within the range appropriate for the location and industry standards, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to grow within a supportive team. If you have a background in sales admin and are looking to make a positive impact in a thriving manufacturing business, this could be the perfect role for you.

Main purpose of the job To strengthen the capability of the Bid Team by combining high-quality bid writing with strategic input into win themes, solution design, and value proposition. This role will act as the bridge between sales, technical experts, and bid management, ensuring submissions are compelling, customer-focused, and strategically aligned. Main duties & key responsibilities Strategic input & solution shaping Work with sales leads, technical SMEs, and the Director of Bids to develop solution architectures that address customer challenges. Contribute to the definition of win themes, value propositions, and competitive differentiators. Ensure customer insight and strategic drivers are reflected in proposals. Bid writing & content development Draft clear, concise, and compelling responses that meet client requirements and showcase what the company offer. Translate technical and delivery inputs from subject matter experts into persuasive, customer-focused narrative. Ensure consistency of tone, style, and messaging across all submissions. Embrace AI assisted writing tools to generate first drafts, accelerate content creation and support consistency, while ensuring all outputs are human-reviewed, accurate, and tailored to the client s need. Collaboration & coordination Support the Director of Bids in driving bid strategy through storyboarding, content planning, and quality reviews. Work with the bid mechanics role to ensure compliance and timely submission. Liaise with internal teams and external partners to gather information and align contributions. Continuous improvement Capture lessons learned and contribute to development of bid best practice, tools, and templates. Maintain and update the bid content library, ensuring materials are accurate and reflect current best practice. Share market intelligence and competitor insights to strengthen future bids. Qualifications / experience Experience in bid writing or proposal development, ideally in training, consultancy, or professional services. Strong understanding of bid processes, procurement frameworks, and tendering. Demonstrable ability to shape win themes and customer-focused value propositions. Excellent written communication and editing skills, with examples available. Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and collaboration tools (MS Teams). Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. Skills and attributes Analytical thinker, able to turn technical detail into persuasive narrative. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work with technical SMEs, sales, and leadership to co-create solutions. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple bids. Creative, persuasive, and client-focused in approach. Team-oriented, energetic, and proactive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

A fast-growing supplier is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Sales Administrator to join our rapidly expanding team in Oxfordshire. The primary duty will be to allocate stock and process sales orders, all business to business; liaise with our sales managers and agents; general administrative work within the sales team. This is a fast-moving role, so the ability to work to deadlines is paramount. Sales order processing onto SAGE 200 Dealing customer queries, updating on orders and being proactive Ensure all sales orders for all customers are received are processed within agreed timescales basis and communicated efficiently to the warehouse Ensuring all administrative tasks such as credit notes, invoicing, filing is processed within agreed timescales Updating key customer listing and promotional data (mail order mainly) Updating Mail Order price lists Providing office support for the sales teams Providing contact and support for customers Chasing up overdue payments from customers The successful candidate will need: High level of competence using Microsoft software suite and Sage Intermediate Level Excel Well Organised and good attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Excellent communication skills, with both customers and sales teams Ability to manage a wide range of tasks at any given time Proactive can-do attitude Ability to be able to work effectively with a wide range of people in different departments Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities. Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job

Assisting the Director and category managers with implementing new product introductions into the company s product range and managing existing product ranges by category. Key Responsibilities Creating product development sheets for each customer to brief in product changes to suppliers. Created landed costs, trade pricing and RRPs for categories provided by the category manager. Work with the PIM (Product information management) team to ensure all product information is correct and all design and IP legislation has been carried out. Benchmark competitor product ranges against proposed product ranges for key customers in terms of price and product specification. Product group analysis by SKU to ensure all sales opportunities are met and ensure any poor-performing products are managed profitably out of the business with the support of the category management and commercial teams. Brief in and check artwork (packaging, display presenters or point of sale) to external agencies either self-parked or appointed by our customers. Ensure product specifications are correct and help collate and upkeep product information. Update range sheets for category managers to a high standard and ensure that all stakeholders within the business are updated on any developments. Attend photo shoots, exhibitions and external customer visits as appropriate. Liaise and assist sales teams, customers, China Sourcing Office and UK supply team with any product queries. Job Requirements Well-organised and attention to detail; numerate; strong computer skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint; ability to manage a wide range of tasks Office-based role Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.