Commercial Administrator

The company are a precision engineering company, established in supplying to multiple industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, pharmaceutical etc who design and manufacture small press tools and machined parts and components. Due to continued success they are seeking to strengthen their team by the recruitment of a Administrator.

The position reports to the Commercial Manager and the main purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the control of all order entry and costing. Responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing the appropriate costing models.

Key responsibilities and duties;

* Order processing, cost control, updating documentation

* Routing validation

* Meet and exceed sales budget and commercial KPI targets

* Manage and grow existing customer accounts and convert business opportunities at customer and suppliers

* Identify customers opportunities by analysing the market, customer needs etc

* Develop product costs and assist with proposals working with sales, commercial and technical departments

* Support in negotiation contracts / agreements with key customers and suppliers

* Taking part in site visits to customers and suppliers

Are you an Administrator who holds the following skills and experience?

* Hold strong administration experience, must be within a manufacturing environment

* Strong commercial experience

* Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

* Previous experience of contract and tender proposals / negotiation

* Excellent communication and negotiation skills

* High level of attention to detail

This position is based Birmingham, so is easily commutable from Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Redditch, Bromsgrove.

The company has a very supportive working environment and they promote ongoing training and development. Benefits to include competitive holidays, pension, lifestyle benefit scheme etc

Hours - Monday to Thursday - 7.30 to 4.15pm Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm

Salary £25,000 to £28,000 per annum

If you are a Press Toolmaker seeking a new permanent position please apply immediately.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Swift Placements who operate as a recruitment agency