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Purchasing and Logistics Administrator

  • Lower Sackville, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 17, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 1+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Provide administrative support to the sales team by managing sales orders, maintaining customer databases, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve queries while maintaining professional service standards.

Job details

We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Sales and Logistics Administrator. In this role, you will work closely with our sales team, providing administrative support and ensuring a smooth sales process. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining strong customer relationships and driving business growth. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide administrative support to the sales team, including data entry, document preparation, and record-keeping. * Assist in tracking and managing sales orders, ensuring accurate and timely processing. * Maintain and update customer databases, ensuring up-to-date contact information and sales records. * Collaborate with the sales team to gather customer requirements and provide accurate product information. * Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve queries and provide excellent customer service. * Follow company policies and procedures, especially in relation to sales processes. * Maintain a professional and positive attitude, representing the company's values and culture. QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in business, administration, or a related field is preferred. * Minimum 1 years of experience in a sales support or administrative role. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers. * Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. * Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. * A focus on delivering exceptional service.

What you’ll do

Provide administrative support to the sales team by managing sales orders, maintaining customer databases, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve queries while maintaining professional service standards.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a preference for post-secondary education in business or administration. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a sales support or administrative role and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Listed skills

  • Administrative Support · Preferred
  • Data entry · Preferred
  • document preparation · Preferred
  • record keeping · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel · Preferred
  • Microsoft Word · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • interpersonal skills · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Administrative support
  • Data entry
  • Document preparation
  • Record-keeping
  • Sales order management
  • Customer database maintenance
  • Product information management
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Sales Support
  • Administrative Support
  • Rapport Building
  • Record Keeping
  • Organizational Skills
  • Positivity
  • Sales Records
  • Business Administration
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Document Preparations
  • Sales
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales Process
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Administrative
  • Sales
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Purchasing and Logistics Manager
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
  • Purchasing Managers

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