Commercial Sales Support

Recruitpartners; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpartners in Bedfordview is seeking a Commercial Sales Support to join a fast-moving international trading environment. You will coordinate across logistics, finance, operations, and external partners to ensure the smooth execution of sales and trading activities.

The role emphasizes data handling, quotations, pricing, and maintaining customer records while supporting commercial decision-making. Candidates should be highly organized with Excel proficiency and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a commercial support, sales support, trading, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• International supply chain/trade experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in preparing quotations, pricing proposals, and commercial offers.
• Obtain pricing information and freight rates from suppliers and logistics providers.
• Maintain continuity across markets and customer portfolios.
• Monitor transactions and ensure timely deal execution.
• Track shipments and liaise with logistics providers on delivery matters.
• Support finance, compliance and logistics-related commercial activities.
• Create and maintain customer records in internal systems.
• Prepare order templates and documentation for processing.
• Analyse large volumes of pricing, freight and data.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Assist with operational issue resolution affecting service or execution.

Skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Diploma or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Sales Support | Bedfordview

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly organised and detail-oriented Commercial Sales Support professional to join a dynamic international trading environment. This role provides critical support to the commercial team, ensuring the smooth execution of sales and trading activities while coordinating across logistics, finance, operations, and external partners.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining business continuity, supporting commercial decision‑making, and ensuring the efficient administration and execution of customer orders and trading transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the commercial team in preparing quotations, pricing proposals, and commercial offers.
• Obtain pricing information and freight rates from suppliers and logistics providers.
• Assist in maintaining continuity across assigned markets and customer portfolios.
• Monitor ongoing commercial transactions and ensure timely execution of deals.
• Track shipments and liaise with logistics providers to resolve delivery‑related matters.
• Provide support on finance, compliance, and logistics‑related commercial activities.
• Create and maintain customer records within internal systems.
• Prepare detailed order templates and documentation for operational processing.
• Analyse and maintain large volumes of pricing, freight, and commercial data.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Support administrative and reporting requirements to ensure efficient commercial operations.
• Assist with identifying and resolving operational issues that may impact customer service or transaction execution.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a commercial support, sales support, trading, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• International supply chain/trade experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage large data sets.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.

The successful candidate will be a dependable support partner to the commercial team, ensuring the seamless coordination of sales and trading activities while contributing to operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance.

This role offers the opportunity to develop valuable commercial, logistics, and international trade expertise within a collaborative and growth‑focused environment.