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We are seeking a motivated and organised Sales & Customer Administrator to join our Telford team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who is looking to develop a long-term career within a successful and growing business. Working within our Sales Office, you will support the Commercial Manager and Field Sales Account Manager, helping to maintain excellent customer relationships and deliver outstanding service. Comprehensive in-house training on our products, processes, and systems will be provided, with additional external training opportunities available to support your professional development and future career progression.
Job Responsibility
Provide general sales and administrative support to the commercial team
Prepare and issue customer quotations accurately and efficiently
Proactively follow up quotations and sales opportunities
Conduct telephone sales activities with existing and prospective customers
Build, maintain, and develop strong customer relationships
Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally
Maintain accurate customer records, call logs, and activity notes within the CRM system
Schedule and manage follow-up activities and customer communications
Liaise with the Transport Scheduler regarding collections and deliveries
Work closely with operational teams and colleagues across other Joseph Ash divisions
Support the achievement of sales and service targets
Deliver consistently high levels of customer care and service
Requirements
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent customer service focus
Confident, enthusiastic, and professional manner
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
Good team player with a collaborative approach
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Proactive, adaptable, and able to use initiative
Good computer literacy and keyboard skills
Strong numerical skills, including an understanding of measurements, dimensions, and calculations
Willingness to learn, develop, and progress within the business
Nice to have
Previous experience in a sales administration, internal sales, customer service, or account support role
Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment
Knowledge of the steel industry or related sectors
Experience using CRM systems
What we offer
Competitive salary of £27,000
Up to 9% company bonus scheme based on business performance
33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Employee Sharesave Scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career progression within a successful national business and wider PLC group
Employee Assistance Programme including High Street Discounts and Cashback Schemes