Adecco
Sales Administrator Wanted!
Oldbury
Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
£13.45 per hour
Temporary to Permanent
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Sales Administrator to support our operations team. This role combines administrative duties with the preparation of accurate cost estimates, requiring strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are accurately costed, documented, and managed efficiently from initial enquiry through to completion.
What you will do…
- Provide general administrative support to the team, including data entry, filing, and document management
- Handle incoming enquiries via phone and email, directing them appropriately
- Maintain accurate records of quotations, project documents, and client communications
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence as required
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and project timelines
- Support procurement and ordering processes
- Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for projects
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing information
- Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs)
- Review and update cost databases and pricing schedules
- Monitor project costs against initial estimates
- Support the team in tender submissions and bid preparation
Key Skills & ExperienceEssential
- Previous experience in an administrative role
- Experience supporting estimating, quoting, or costing functions
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or a similar industry
- Familiarity with estimating software or ERP systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or specifications
- Knowledge of procurement processes
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.
Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
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