Key Account Administrator

Posted 13 February 2026
Salary £26000 - £29000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Discipline Wholesale Merchandising Administration
Reference5639_1770979829
Job FunctionTemporary

Job description

A fast-paced wholesale business is seeking a proactive and highly organised Key Account Administrator to support the day-to-day operational processes for a key retail account. This role is focused on shipment documentation, factory communication, and ensuring smooth logistics and supply chain execution.

Main responsibilities will include

  • Liaising with factories and in-country teams to obtain supplier packing lists, booking confirmations and load plans
  • Creating and managing shipping documentation including packing lists, invoices and raw material paperwork
  • Sending invoices, packing lists and supporting documents to the customer transport team for approval
  • Sharing load plans and freight collection receipts with the logistics team to ensure stock is correctly receipted
  • Creating commercial invoices and dispatching physical documents via courier when required
  • Working closely with internal teams to ensure tasks are completed accurately, on time, and in line with deadlines
  • Using web-based portals and data tools to support order processing and documentation tracking
  • Supporting general operational and administrative tasks to keep the account running smoothly

Person specification

  • Strong admin background with excellent attention to detail and accuracy when working with data
  • Confident communicator, able to coordinate across multiple stakeholders including factories, logistics and internal teams
  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable working on web-based systems and portals (experience with XPC, GT Nexus, Kerry Logistics or similar is a bonus)
  • Highly organised, able to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment
  • Proactive, solution-focused and calm under pressure