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Posted 21 July, 2026

Sales Administrator

Backer Heatrod Limited
Bolton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Administrator

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Location: Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AN

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Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Job Type: Full time, Permanent

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Working Hours: 38 hours per week (07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 12:50 Friday)

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Based in Greater Manchester, Heatrod Elements are the UK's leading manufacturer of heating elements and associated process heating equipment required for industrial heating applications.

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About the Role:

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To provide essential administrative and customer service support to the Engineering and Sales teams within a manufacturing environment. The role acts as a key link between customers, sales, production, and logistics, ensuring orders are processed accurately, customer queries are resolved efficiently, and service levels are consistently maintained.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Sales & Order Administration:

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  • Process customer orders accurately and efficiently using the company's ERP or sales systems
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  • Prepare sales quotations and follow up with customers as required
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  • Liaise with production and planning teams to confirm lead times and delivery schedules
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  • Maintain accurate customer, pricing, and order records
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Customer Service:

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  • Act as the primary point of contact for customer enquiries via phone and email
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  • Handle order queries, delivery updates, and invoice discrepancies professionally
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  • Manage customer complaints and work with internal teams to achieve timely resolution
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  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
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  • Coordination & Communication:
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  • Support Sales and Engineering teams with account administration
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  • Communicate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams
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Reporting & Administration:

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  • Produce sales and order reports
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  • Maintain accurate records and documentation
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About you:

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Skills & Experience:

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Essential:

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  • Experience in manufacturing sales administration or customer service
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  • Strong organisational and communication skills
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  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Desirable:

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  • ERP or CRM system experience
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Personal Attributes:

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  • Customer-focused and professional
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  • Proactive and detail-oriented
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What we can offer you:

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  • 25 days (plus bank holidays) holiday increasing with length of service
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  • Free onsite parking
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  • Cycle to work scheme
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  • Learning and Development Opportunities
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  • Referral scheme
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  • Cash Health Plan
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  • Staff social events through the year
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No agencies.

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Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Sales Admin, Sales Administrator, Office Administration, Admin Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Admin Executive, Sales Client Services, Sales Support Admin may all be considered.