Assistant Sales Manager Location: Hereford (On-site) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
The Opportunity Pineapple Recruitment has been exclusively appointed by an established, high-performing company in Hereford to help them find a talented Assistant Sales Manager. As the business continues to grow, they are creating this brand-new position to act as the crucial link between sales, purchasing, and production. If you have a background in sales administration or customer service within a manufacturing environment and are looking for a genuine step up into leadership, this is an incredible spot to make your mark. You won't just be managing orders; you'll be leading a supportive team, shaping workflow efficiencies, and ensuring customers get a top-tier experience from quote to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of sales administrators, managing workloads, performance, and day-to-day team coordination.
Sales & Order Coordination: Prepare accurate customer quotations, proactively follow up on enquiries, and oversee end-to-end sales order processing.
Supply Chain & Purchasing: Manage the purchasing of core materials and sub-contracted services, keeping a close eye on supplier performance and lead times.
Operations Link: Liaise closely with internal production teams to monitor order progress, balance production schedules, and troubleshoot potential lead-time delays.
Stock & ERP Systems: Maintain system data integrity using business ERP software, tracking inventory levels and monitoring consumption of key components.
Reporting & KPIs: Track departmental performance metrics, lead regular progress reviews, and use data insights to keep improving team workflows.
What We're Looking For
Background: Proven experience in sales administration, commercial coordination, or customer support within manufacturing or engineering.
Leadership Experience: Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading a small team.
System Savvy: Good experience with ERP software systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Cross-Departmental Skills: Natural communicator who thrives on connecting sales, purchasing, and operations teams.
Attributes: Highly organised, detail-driven, and calm under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
Package & Benefits
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Growth Potential: A newly created post designed to grow alongside the business, offering fantastic long-term potential.
Workplace: On-site working environment with a welcoming team in Hereford.
Annual Leave: 25 Days + Bank Holidays
Long Weekends: Early finish on a Friday
Interested? Please apply for a confidential discussion. Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client, acting as a Preferred Recruitment Agency on an exclusive basis.
Location Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Salary £35000 - £40000 Per Annum
Job Reference REF3009
Contract Type Permanent
Posted on Posted on 28 July 2026
Category Sales, Finance