Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager
£34,000+ | Office-based | Staffordshire
We are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business in Staffordshire for an Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager. This is an office-based role within a technical, build-to-order environment, supporting sales operations and marketing activity across UK and international customers.
This position would suit someone with experience in a similar engineering or manufacturing setting who enjoys a varied, commercially focused role.
The Role
Supporting the Sales and Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day sales administration while contributing to marketing initiatives and customer engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Processing customer enquiries, quotations, and sales orders
Liaising with customers, agents, and distributors
Following up open sales leads and supporting sales performance
Maintaining CRM systems and sales data
Preparing order acknowledgements, shipping documentation, and invoices
Managing sales inboxes and responding to enquiries
Producing regular sales and intake reports
Providing cover for other sales team members when required
Handling inbound calls and email correspondence
Supporting customer visits and meetings onsite
Marketing Support
Assisting with marketing campaigns, exhibitions, and trade events
Updating website content and social media platforms
Coordinating marketing materials such as brochures and newsletters
Supporting email marketing and digital activity
Carrying out basic market and competitor research
About You
Previous experience in sales administration, commercial support, or marketing
Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Competent with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Proactive, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Package
Salary £34,000+ depending on experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Training and long-term career development
Stable, supportive working environment