Sales Administrator

MET Recruitment; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Recruitment UK Ltd is recruiting for a Sales Administrator / Marketing Administrator to join our client’s on-site team in West Bromwich. The role focuses on sales administration and order processing, with some website updates and marketing duties.

You will support customers, process orders, coordinate with production, and help maintain the company’s online presence. This is ideal for someone with sales admin experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors seeking varied responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sales Administrator role or similar.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and/or Sage 50.
• Strong administrative, organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to read basic production sheets, shipping manifests and technical specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with website content updates and social media is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/steel/industrial sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly handle sales administration and order processing (approx. 85%).
• Support website updates, social media activity, and marketing administration (approx. 15%).
• Support customers, process orders, and coordinate with production.
• Help maintain the company’s online presence.

Skills

Admin & Organisation

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Excel

Word

Outlook

ERP/MRP systems

Sage 50

Tools

ERP/MRP

Sage 50

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing cold roll forming manufacturing company based in

West Bromwich, West Midlands. Supplying high-quality steel profiles and formed sections to customers across the construction, engineering, and industrial sectors, they have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an organised and proactive

Sales Administrator / Marketing Administrator to join their on-site team. This role is predominantly focused on sales administration and order processing (approximately 85%), with the remaining 15% supporting website updates, social media activity, and marketing administration.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting customers, processing orders, coordinating with production, and helping maintain the company's online presence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous sales administration experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment who is looking to develop a varied and rewarding career.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Sales Administrator, Sales Support, Customer Service, or Order Processing role.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and/or Sage 50.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Technical literacy with the ability to read basic production sheets, shipping manifests, and technical specifications.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with website content updates and social media platforms would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, steel, or industrial sectors is desirable.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Fully On-Site
• Based in West Bromwich, West Midlands
• Permanent

This position would suit a highly organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can confidently support both sales administration and marketing activities