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 schemeAdecco 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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