Sales Administrator

Eastern Metal Supply; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Metal Supply is seeking a Sales Administrator to bridge the Sales department with IT, Operations, Credit, Procurement, FP&A and Accounting, coordinating clerical and administrative sales functions and ensuring smooth order flow.

This entry-level role supports Inside Sales and cross-functional teams to deliver service excellence regionally, with a defined development path toward an Inside Sales Representative position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sign our standard non-compete agreement.
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize duties with attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with strong communication to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on customer credits, RMAs, N Status orders, reships, and backorders.
• Track CIMS activity to ensure materials are released on schedule.
• Work with the quote desk to ensure timely quotes for sales reps.
• Support onboarding of new customers by monitoring initial orders.
• Monitor churn accounts and collaborate with FP&A and sales to aid retention.
• Communicate delivery windows and priorities to ensure Optimiroute compliance.
• Promote service-excellence and report gaps to Inside Sales Manager.
• Address IT requests for Sales (e.g., WebHelm, Accuterm).
• Notify customers of same-day RMA pickups.
• Identify trends in reships/backorders and propose improvements.
• Be the point of contact for customers requesting delivery changes or order updates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to address customer feedback and ensure timely responses.
• Perform additional duties to support regional sales and customer experience goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Drive for results

Communication

Non-compete agreement willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Sales Administrator serves as a key liaison between the Sales department and internal partners including IT, Operations, Credit, Procurement, FP&A, and Accounting. This role supports sales teams by coordinating clerical and administrative sales functions, ensuring smooth order flow, accurate follow-up and exceptional internal and external customer experiences. The Sales Administrator works closely with Inside Sales, customers, and cross-functional teams to support service excellence across the region. This is an entry-level sales support role with a defined development path toward an inside Sales Representative position.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow up on customer credits, RMA’s, “N” Status orders, reships, and backorders
• Track CIMS activity to ensure materials are released according to agreed schedules
• Works closely with the quote desk to ensure timely turnaround of quotes for sales representatives
• Supports new customer onboarding by monitoring initial orders and ensuring smooth execution
• Monitors churn accounts and partner with the FP&A team and sales representatives to support retention efforts
• Monitor and update customer delivery windows and priorities to ensure Optimiroute compliance
• Embody and promote a service-excellence mindset; monitor compliance with established service standards and report any identified gaps to the Inside Sales Manager
• Follow up on IT requests for the Sales dept. (e.g. WebHelm, Accuterm)
• Track and communicate same-day RMA pickup notifications to customers
• Address sales-related system issues, including orders populating incorrectly in nightly order files
• Tracking export orders, linked orders, and orders in M3 status due to readiness issues
• Identify trends related to reships, backorders, or service issues and communicate opportunities for improvement
• Act as the point of contact for customers requesting delivery changes or order updates
• Collaborates cross-functionally to address customer concerns identified through surveys or feedback channels and ensure timely responses
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support regional sales and customer experience goals

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent work experience.

Experience/Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be willing to sign our standard non-compete agreement
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize duties: Detail-oriented
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as Challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
• Customer Experience: Can effectively communicate with sales and customers to provide a great customer experience internally and externally
• Drive For Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Peer Relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peer

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Office, fabrication and manufacturing shops – moderate to loud noise level. This position regularly requires standing; walking; sitting; use hands; reaching with hands and arms; and talking and/or hearing. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and has equal access to opportunities.

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