Sales Administrator

Howmet Aerospace

. Receive customer inquiries, process customer orders, and provide price and delivery information .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeSimi Valley • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer relationship management and negotiation skills while effectively analyzing market data to provide competitive quotes. Proficient in managing multiple accounts and projects in a fast-paced environment with a focus on detail and organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsMarket Data AnalysisMS Office ProficiencyTime Management

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Hard Skills

Market Data AnalysisCustomer Order ProcessingContract AdministrationPricing NegotiationQuote PreparationAccount DevelopmentCredit Limit EstablishmentExport-Controlled Item AccessAnalytical SkillsNumerical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsPersuasion SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS AccessMS Word

Industry Keywords

Customer InquiriesSales CoordinationFast-Paced EnvironmentTeam CollaborationOrder Fulfillment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive customer inquiries, process customer orders, and provide price and delivery information
Analyze market data, sales, and quote history to provide customer quotes
Negotiate prices with customers within Howmet Fastening Systems pricing guidelines
Administer and review customer contract details, including pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions
Develop new accounts and/or reactivate dormant accounts
Coordinate with the Outside Sales Team on strategic customer accounts
Work with Howmet factories on pricing and lead times to win customer orders and business
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
Work with Howmet Credit to establish customer credit limits and assist with collections as required
Follow up on all customer quotes
Work effectively in a team environment
Operate in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure and challenges from internal and external customers
Handle low- to medium-volume customer accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma
5 years minimum related experience
Legally authorized to work in the United States
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, and 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
Strong numerical skills
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent 401k matching program
Paid holidays and vacation
Opportunities for career progression
Community engagement activities
Flexible schedules contingent upon role and location
Comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire