Annual Salary
£22,000 to £28,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Sales administrators process sales orders and payments, arrange deliveries and offer after-sales support to customers.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: weekends;
There will be
1.9% fewer Sales administrator jobs in 2029.
As a sales administrator you could:
You could work in an office or in a contact centre.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job.
Relevant courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could get into this job by applying to do a Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to work your way into this role by starting as a receptionist or administration assistant 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.
Customer service and IT skills will also be useful.
You could join the Institute of Administration Management for professional development opportunities.
You can find out more about careers in sales administration from the Institute of Administration Management.
With experience, you could become a sales admin team leader, personal assistant or office manager. You could also use your administration skills to move into related careers, such as payroll, human resources or customer service.
You'll need: