About the role
Job Summary The Sales Administrator (reporting into the GM and Operations Manager) supports the sales team by managing administrative tasks, coordinating customer communication, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day sales operations. This role is responsible for preparing sales reports, minor quotes, maintaining CRM data, and assisting with customer inquiries. In addition, the Sales Administrator performs front‑desk reception duties, serving as the first point of contact for visitors and directing incoming calls and correspondence.
The position plays a key role in enhancing sales efficiency, supporting organizational objectives, and maintaining a professional, customer‑focused office environment.
Major Duties Sales Administration
- Create minor quotes, audit sales and confirm invoices
- Maintain accurate customer records.
- Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and performance tracking documents
- Assist with scheduling sales meetings, preparing presentations, and supporting events
- Coordinate communication across sales, operations, logistics, and customer service
- Liaise with warehouse/shipping teams
Reception & Front Office Duties
- Greet visitors and provide a professional, welcoming first impression
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails
- Manage mail and courier services
- Maintain front desk and lobby organization
- Assist with general office tasks such as supplies and meeting room coordination
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Health & Safety
Job qualifications
- Organized & detail‑oriented
- Customer‑focused with strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
About Patterson Companies, Inc.
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner.
Patterson Dental has strengthened the dental industry since our company’s founding in 1877. Today, Patterson Dental continues to partner with dental practices of all sizes to provide expertise, products, technologies and services needed to grow productive, modern practices, and keep them running smoothly.
No other company supports the animal health market like Patterson. We entered the animal health industry in 2001 with our acquisition of Webster Veterinary and expanded with our 2015 acquisition of Animal Health International, Inc. We provide all the technology, products, expertise and solutions needed to deliver exceptional animal care and drive profitability across the companion, production and equine markets.
An Equal Opportunity Employer As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are Patterson. We welcome you.
Disability Accommodation If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the hiring process, you may submit your request to HR by calling 1-866-234-2165 or by email to jobs@pattersoncompanies.com. You can also mail your request to Patterson Companies, Inc. Attn: HR EEO Coordinator, 1031 Mendota Heights Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Information received will be routed to a representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration of your request.
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About the role
Job Summary The Sales Administrator (reporting into the GM and Operations Manager) supports the sales team by managing administrative tasks, coordinating customer communication, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day sales operations. This role is responsible for preparing sales reports, minor quotes, maintaining CRM data, and assisting with customer inquiries. In addition, the Sales Administrator performs front‑desk reception duties, serving as the first point of contact for visitors and directing incoming calls and correspondence.
The position plays a key role in enhancing sales efficiency, supporting organizational objectives, and maintaining a professional, customer‑focused office environment.
Major Duties Sales Administration
- Create minor quotes, audit sales and confirm invoices
- Maintain accurate customer records.
- Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and performance tracking documents
- Assist with scheduling sales meetings, preparing presentations, and supporting events
- Coordinate communication across sales, operations, logistics, and customer service
- Liaise with warehouse/shipping teams
Reception & Front Office Duties
- Greet visitors and provide a professional, welcoming first impression
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails
- Manage mail and courier services
- Maintain front desk and lobby organization
- Assist with general office tasks such as supplies and meeting room coordination
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Health & Safety
Job qualifications
- Organized & detail‑oriented
- Customer‑focused with strong communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
About Patterson Companies, Inc.
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner.
Patterson Dental has strengthened the dental industry since our company’s founding in 1877. Today, Patterson Dental continues to partner with dental practices of all sizes to provide expertise, products, technologies and services needed to grow productive, modern practices, and keep them running smoothly.
No other company supports the animal health market like Patterson. We entered the animal health industry in 2001 with our acquisition of Webster Veterinary and expanded with our 2015 acquisition of Animal Health International, Inc. We provide all the technology, products, expertise and solutions needed to deliver exceptional animal care and drive profitability across the companion, production and equine markets.
An Equal Opportunity Employer As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are Patterson. We welcome you.
Disability Accommodation If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the hiring process, you may submit your request to HR by calling 1-866-234-2165 or by email to jobs@pattersoncompanies.com. You can also mail your request to Patterson Companies, Inc. Attn: HR EEO Coordinator, 1031 Mendota Heights Rd, St. Paul, MN, 55120. Information received will be routed to a representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration of your request.