Sales Coordinator

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & benefits

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a highly organized Sales Coordinator to support the sales team with essential administrative tasks. You will maintain records, process orders, coordinate activities, and facilitate communication across departments.

The ideal candidate is proactive with strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, and comfortable with CRM systems in a fast-paced sales environment. Great growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales support or administrative role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the sales team, including reports and presentations.
• Manage and maintain the sales database, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate sales activities, appointments, and client meetings.
• Process sales orders, track shipments, and manage invoicing.
• Liaise between sales and other internal teams (marketing, operations, customer service).
• Handle customer inquiries and provide support throughout the sales cycle.

Skills

Sales support experience

Administrative excellence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

CRM familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to provide crucial support to their sales team in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the sales department by managing administrative tasks, coordinating sales activities, and supporting the sales representatives. You will be responsible for maintaining sales records, processing orders, and facilitating communication between the sales team and other departments. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a supportive administrative capacity within a busy sales environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing reports and presentations.
• Manage and maintain the sales database, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records.
• Coordinate sales activities, appointments, and client meetings.
• Process sales orders, track shipments, and manage invoicing.
• Act as a liaison between the sales department and other internal teams (e.g., marketing, operations, customer service).
• Handle customer inquiries and provide excellent support throughout the sales cycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales support or administrative role .
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive team environment and a positive workplace culture.
• Work-life balance initiatives.