Sales Order Processor in Chelmsford, Essex

Sales Order Processor (Temporary to Permanent)

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 09:00-17:30, Friday 09:00-17:00)

Pay: £14ph +Holiday, Pension and Adecco Benefits

Reporting to: Team Manager

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

The Role

We're looking for a highly organised and customer-focused Sales Order Processor to join our clients Sales Support team in Chelmsford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in order processing, customer service or sales administration who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring customer orders are processed accurately, tracked efficiently and communicated clearly from order through to delivery.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, you'll become a trusted point of contact while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the sales operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process customer purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Manage customer enquiries via email, telephone, Zendesk and live chat.
• Track orders from placement through to delivery and provide regular updates.
• Check stock availability, pricing, and delivery timescales.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries.
• Monitor online orders and ensure successful system integration.
• Investigate and resolve order processing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer and order records across multiple systems.
• Support customers with order progress enquiries and aftersales queries.
• Conduct follow-up calls to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist with sales campaigns, customer outreach, and general administration.
• Escalate complex issues to the relevant team when required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in sales order processing, customer service, sales support, or administration.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and friendly approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently.
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Experience using NetSuite, Magento, osCommerce or Zendesk.
• Experience within a distribution, technology, or e-commerce environment.

Why Work for Adecco?

• Weekly pay
• Candidate of the Month incentives
• Boost Rewards Scheme - earn points and access retail discounts
• Access to support programmes
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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