Manufacturing Sales & Order Specialist

Confidential; Corby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting for a Sales Administrator to join a busy manufacturing business in Corby. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, offering an hourly pay rate of £13.00 and a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

You will process sales orders, liaise with production, and provide professional admin support across the team while maintaining accuracy and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales administration, order processing or a similar administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• A customer-focused approach with the ability to handle enquiries efficiently.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Process customer sales orders and update internal systems accurately.
• Assist with entering orders using the company's product configuration system.
• Prepare production paperwork, labels and order packs.
• Check orders against quotations and previous orders to ensure accuracy.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to customer enquiries by phone and email.
• Liaise with production teams regarding lead times and order progress.
• Keep customers informed of production updates and delivery expectations.
• Support the preparation of quotations, customer tenders and business reports.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team when required.
• Maintain a tidy, professional working environment and follow company procedures.

Skills

Order processing

MS Office

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Product configuration system

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting for a Sales Administrator to join a busy manufacturing business in Corby. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, offering an hourly pay rate of £13.00 and a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

You will process sales orders, liaise with production, and provide professional admin support across the team while maintaining accuracy and excellent customer service.