Are you a highly organised, numerically minded Sales Administrator looking for a rewarding role within a thriving manufacturing business?
We are partnering with a dynamic, high-performing manufacturing SME in Redditch with outstanding employee retention. Due to a significant increase in sales activity and incoming quote requests, they are seeking a proactive Sales & Estimating Coordinator to join their team.
This is a versatile, hands-on role where you will take ownership of the quoting process, build detailed cost estimations in Excel, and liaise closely with suppliers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quotation Preparation: Produce accurate customer quotations from technical drawings, specifications, and incoming RFQs.
- Excel Cost Modelling: Create, update, and maintain detailed costing spreadsheets and pricing records.
- Supplier Coordination & Negotiation: Source metal and raw material pricing from suppliers, negotiating competitive lead times and rates.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and Production teams to compile accurate cost estimates.
- Sales Support: Manage incoming enquiries, maintain inbox organisation, and support general commercial administration.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous sales administration experience within manufacturing, engineering, metals or similar
- Numerical confidence working with complex figures/costings.
- Microsoft Excel skills (ability to manage and update costing templates).
- Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking abilities.
- A proactive, positive "can-do" mindset with a willingness to "muck in" across the business.
- Valid UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?
- Salary Circa: £33,000 - £35,000 pro-rata
- Genuine working flexibility (open to tailored part-time or full-time schedules)
- Comprehensive 6-month hands-on training period
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Private healthcare (after 1 year)
- Potential bonus scheme
Interested? Apply now with your updated CV for consideration!
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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