Sales Support Manager

Pertemps · Smethwick, West Midlands

Sales Support Manager at Pertemps, based in Smethwick, West Midlands, paying £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£35,000 per annum
Location
Smethwick, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
19 Aug 2026
Sector
Sales Assistant

27% below the typical rate for sales assistant

Reference 042118154

About the role

Sales Support Manager
Location: Smethwick
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 (Depending on experience)


The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Support Manager to join a well-established and growing business based in Smethwick. This is a varied role that combines sales administration, customer account management and export coordination, supporting both UK and international customers.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are processed efficiently, maintaining excellent customer relationships and supporting the wider sales team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage customer sales orders from receipt through to delivery
    • Process quotations, sales orders and customer invoices
    • Coordinate delivery schedules and ensure customer deadlines are met
    • Prepare and manage export documentation in line with current legislation
    • Act as the main point of contact for customer enquiries via telephone, email and face-to-face
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and overseas customers
    • Provide accurate updates to customers regarding order progress and delivery schedules
    • Liaise with internal departments to communicate customer demand and purchasing requirements
    • Support the external sales team with day-to-day account management
    • Manage key customer accounts and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
    • Complete daily cash reporting and petty cash administration
    • Assist with additional administrative duties as required

About You
  • Previous experience within a sales support, sales administration or account management role
    • Experience processing customer orders from enquiry through to completion
    • Knowledge of export procedures and documentation would be highly advantageous
    • Excellent customer service and communication skills
    • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
    • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
    • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
    • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
    • A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills
    • Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment would be beneficial

What's on Offer
  • Permanent, full-time position
    • Salary of £35,000, negotiable depending on experience
    • Opportunity to join a stable and growing business
    • Varied role with responsibility and autonomy
    • Supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your skills

If you have strong sales support and customer account management experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Reference: 042118154 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 19 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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