Sales Administrator

Barrett Steel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Pension

Discount scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Career progression

Job summary

Barrett Engineering Steels in Manchester is seeking an experienced Sales Administrator to join our sales team, providing essential administrative support to drive customer service and sales targets. You will handle orders, data entry, quotations, and help maintain strong relationships with customers and internal colleagues.

We value a proactive, highly accurate professional with excellent communication and IT skills who thrives in a busy environment and embraces a one-team approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales admin role within a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude with a one-team mindset.
• High level of accuracy with good computer skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the sales team.
• Input orders and data entry.
• Assist in preparation and submission of quotations.
• Maintain and grow customer relationships.
• Deal with customers over the phone or via e-mail.
• Support internal staff and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Sales administration

Customer service

Data entry

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barrett Engineering Steels, Bolton site became a pivotal asset following its acquisition in 2023, since then we have had major investment and a full upgrade of the facilities, machinery and output capabilities managed by a brilliant team of experts, all contributing to continuing growth and development of the business. In line with this growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Administrator to join our sales team.

All about the role

In this role you will be responsible for providing full administrative support to the team, contributing to the productivity of the sales team by dealing with customers queries, fielding calls and paper-based tasks plus a wide range of duties. This important position contributes to the quality of customer service and the achievement of sales targets.

Specific tasks include:

• Provide a wide variety of administrative support to our sales team.
• Inputting of orders & data entry.
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of quotations.
• Helping to maintain and grow customer relationships.
• Dealing with customers (internal & external) over the phone or via e-mail.
• To help drive excellent customer service & a continuous improvement mindset.
• Supporting and communicating effectively with internal staff.
• Any ad hoc duties as required in the role.

We offer you

• Highly competitive salary depending on your experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Barrett Steel pension
• Career progression within the group

All About You

You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.

Essential Skills for the role:

• Experience in a sales admin role within a busy environment.
• Proactive attitude & approach with a one team mindset.
• High level of accuracy with good computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Build strong relationships quickly & holds excellent communications skills
• Organised & methodical in your approach.