Sales Administrator

Howmet Aerospace•Simi Valley, CA

6h•$51,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing customer inquiries, processing orders, and providing pricing and delivery information. The Sales Administrator will analyze market data, sales, and quote history to generate quotes for customers. They will also negotiate prices within company guidelines, administer customer contracts, and develop new or reactivate dormant accounts. Collaboration with the Outside Sales Team and Howmet Factories is essential for strategic account management, pricing, and lead-time optimization. The position requires building and maintaining strong customer relationships, working with the credit department on customer limits and collections, and following up on all customer quotes. The role operates in a fast-paced environment, handling low to medium volume customer accounts, and requires a team-oriented approach to manage pressure and challenges effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma
5 years minimum related experience.

Nice To Haves

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple and diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision.
Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Access, Word.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
Well organized with attention to detail.
Strong follow up and time management skills.
Solid analytical and reasoning abilities as well as strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

Receives customer inquiries, processes customer orders and provides price and delivery information.
Analyzes market data, sales, and quote history to provide quotes to customers.
Negotiates prices with customers, within Howmet Fastening Systems pricing guidelines.
Administers and reviews customer contract details such as pricing, delivery, terms and conditions.
Develops new accounts and/or reactivates dormant accounts.
Coordinates with Outside Sales Team on strategic customer accounts.
Works with Howmet Factories on best pricing and lead-times required to win orders and business from customers.
Develops & maintains strong relationships with customers.
Works with Howmet Credit to set up customer credit limits and assist in collections as required.
Follows up on all customer quotes.
Works effectively in a team environment.
Operates in a fast-paced work environment and is able to handle pressure and challenges from internal and external customers.
Handles low to medium volume customer accounts.