Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant I creates reports for the sales force regarding market conditions, sales results, and team earnings. Provides customer service regarding products and services. Being a Sales Assistant I performs administrative duties for the sales team. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Sales Assistant I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Sales Assistant I may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.

Sales Assistant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide general administrative and sales support to Sales and Marketing Team;
  • Receiving new shipments;
  • Assist Sales department with their quotes and administration;
  • Customer service;
  • Work closely and assist the Trade Marketing Analysis with the preparing of internal and external data received form the FMCG trade;
  • Does filing, prepares quotations and sends via e-mail or by fax;
  • Performs other ad hoc tasks as requested by the Export Manager;
  • Answers the telephone for the Sales Team and makes appointments as required;
  • Making out credit notes for payment of company vendors;
  • Answers all enquiries on deals and claims for the consultants from the depots timeously and correctly by looking up all the information;
  • Must be able to work in a team and be a team player;
  • Communicate list prices and deal pricing to clients, consultants and depots;
  • Keep the National promotional grid up to date as set out by the Export Manager;
  • Assist with organising of function and Sales Meetings when required;
  • Work closely with the financial department to make provisions for sales and marketing expenses as given through by the sales team.

Requirements:

  • Sales and Marketing Knowledge;
  • Preferably with experience, but fresh graduates are welcome to apply;
  • Availability for change of residence: Yes;
  • Male/Female;
  • Grade 12 (NQF 4) passed with the minimum requirements;
  • Specialization: Others;
  • Ability to work with data, analyze promotions, and work on range reviews;
  • Preference will be given for experience in the FMCG market;
  • Pleasing Personality;
  • Experience in selling;
  • Communication skills;
  • Willing to do field work;
  • Language(s): English;
  • Valid drivers license and South African passport;
  • Chat Support.