Sales Administrator

Metalis Recruitment Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalis Recruitment Group is seeking a Sales Administrator for their client in Coventry. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a salary of £29,000–£30,000.

The position involves handling calls, admin tasks, purchase orders and order processing in a manufacturing environment. You will support purchasing, production scheduling, stock control and invoicing using Xero, with a focus on accuracy and organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience with purchase orders, sales orders or stock control advantageous.
• Knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls, welcome visitors and carry out general office administration, including emails, quotations and customer enquiries.
• Maintain engineering drawings, company documentation and filing systems.
• Manage purchasing activities, including raising purchase orders, obtaining supplier quotations and chasing outstanding orders.
• Process sales orders, monitor stock levels and support production scheduling.
• Prepare spreadsheets, costing information, reports and assist with accounts administration using Xero.
• Coordinate deliveries and despatch, including preparing paperwork and supporting packing/despatch of components.
• Assist with quality procedures and continuous improvement activities, maintaining an organized working environment.

Skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Tools

Xero

Job description

Sales Administrator

£29,000 - £30,000

Coventry

Monday - Friday, Full time

Permanent Opportunity

Metalis are currently working alongside an established manufacturing company based in Coventry who are looking for an experienced Sales Administrator to join the team. This is a varied role, we are therefore looking for people who are adaptable, can manage a busy work load and assist wherever needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls, welcome visitors and carry out general office administration, including emails, quotations and customer enquiries
• Maintain engineering drawings, company documentation and filing systems
• Manage purchasing activities, including raising purchase orders, obtaining supplier quotations and chasing outstanding orders
• Process sales orders, monitor stock levels and support production scheduling.
• Prepare spreadsheets, costing information, reports and assist with accounts administration using Xero
• Coordinate deliveries and despatch, including preparing paperwork and supporting the packing and preparation of components for assembly.
• Assist with quality procedures and continuous improvement activities, maintaining an organised working environment

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Experience with purchase orders, sales orders or stock control would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software would be beneficial

Shifts & Salary

• £29,000 - £30,000
• Monday - Friday
• Permanent Opportunity