Jr. Sales Administrator

Howmet; California, Simi Valley (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their commercial team. This role involves managing customer inquiries, processing orders, and negotiating prices while ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a knack for building relationships. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with teams to achieve strategic goals. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and a robust 401k matching program, making it an exciting opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k Matching Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in a customer-focused role.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer inquiries and orders.
• Negotiate prices and administer customer contracts.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Persuasion Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Access, Word)

Job description

Responsibilities

* Receives customer inquiries, processes customer orders, and provides price and delivery information.
* Analyze market data, sales, and quote history to provide quotes to customer.
* Negotiates prices with customers, within Howmet Fastening Systems pricing guidelines.
* Administers and reviews customer contract details such as pricing, delivery, terms and conditions.
* Develops new accounts and/or reactivate dormant accounts.
* Coordinate with Outside Sales Team on strategic customer accounts.
* Work with Howmet Factories on best pricing and lead-times required to win orders and business from customers.
* Develop & maintain strong relationship with customers.
* Work with Howmet Credit to set up customer credit limits and assist in collections as required.
* Follows up on all customer quotes.
* Team player - Works effectively in a team environment.
* Operate in a fast-paced work environment and able to handle pressure and challenges from internal and external customers.
* Handles low to medium volume customer accounts.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

* High school diploma
* 3 years minimum related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Must have excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
* Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple and diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
* Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Access, Word.
* Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Manage multiple projects at a time.
* Must be well organized with attention to detail.
* Have strong follow up and time management skills.
* Solid analytical and reasoning abilities as well as strong numerical skills.

* Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits/Salary:
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $50K to $65K.

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About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Job Info

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  Job Identification
  112561
  


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  Job Category
  Commercial
  


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  Posting Date
  04/03/2025, 10:14 PM
  


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  Locations
  
  
  
  
  3990 A Heritage Oak Court, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, US
  
  
  
  


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  Job Schedule
  Full time
  


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  Remote Work Schedule Availability?
  Partially Remote
  


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  Export-Controlled Data
  This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items