Sales Administrator

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer based in Great Barr, with over 100 years of engineering expertise and an excellent reputation within the industry. With a £5m annual turnover, a loyal and long-standing workforce, and customers worldwide, they are now looking to strengthen their team with a Sales Administrator.
  
Salary is up to £27,500 depending on experience and benefits include:
33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Clear opportunity for development and progression
Free on-site car parking
Location: Office-based, 5 days per week This role is in the sales department. You will handle incoming sales enquiries from our customers and build close relationships with them in dealing with sales enquiries, producing accurate and competitive quotes and being able to provide solutions to meet their needs and applications.
    
As the Sales Administrator, you will:
Handle customer enquiries via phone and email
Prepare accurate quotations and follow up to secure orders
Manage orders from enquiry through to completion, ensuring proactive communication on progress or delays
Provide customers with clear information on stock, availability, pricing, and product suitability
Liaise with suppliers for products outside in-house manufacturing
Accurately enter all enquiries, quotes, and orders into the system and ensure daily follow-up
Monitor and share market trends and competitor activity
Adhere to established company procedures, sales strategies, and quality standards As the Sales Administrator, you will have:
Previous experience working within a similar position.
Experienced working within a fast-paced environment, either within manufacturing, distribution, reseller or any other similar industry.
Strong communicator with excellent telephone skills.
IT literate, with solid knowledge of MS Office (Excel & Outlook essential).
Experience with Zoho software is an advantage, however, this is not essential.
Flexible, reliable, and driven with a strong work ethic.
Positive, professional, and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and embrace change