E-Commerce Sales Assistant

OneDayOnly.co.za; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daily deals platform is seeking an organized and detail-oriented administrator to support day-to-day operations. The role involves performing various administrative tasks, conducting market research, managing supplier relationships, and compiling accurate data for deals. Ideal candidates will have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least one year of sales or relevant experience. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in sales or administration.
• Good understanding of logistics processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform various administrative jobs.
• Help with day-to-day operations and ensure smooth processes.
• Compile and maintain spreadsheets for deals.
• Conduct market research and cultivate supplier relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Education

BSc / BCom degree or Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics

Tools

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About Us

Step into the wild world of OneDayOnly – South Africa's OG daily deals hub. We're the pioneers of cool discounts, hitting you for just one day because, well, why overcomplicate things? We've got the big names, top suppliers, and a dash of our secret sauce to make you feel like a BIG DEAL. Not to brag, but we have over a million potential savvy shoppers getting our daily dose every 24 hours.

We're not fussy – if the price is right and the quality checks out, we're selling it. That's what makes us the go-to for both the smart buyer and the eager seller. Toss in the urgency of our deals, and boom, success happens quicker than you can blink. So, jump in, where FOMO meets killer deals, and let's turn every day into a retail party!

About You

Although you may appear as a pleasant person on the surface, the ugly truth is that you are a stickler for detail, you're more organised than a wedding planner, a hunter(ess) for amazing deals, and a bulldog when it comes to negotiating. It'll even work in your favour if you understand consumers and the buying process.

Responsibilities

• Perform various administrative jobs.
• Help with day-to-day tasks such as following up on emails or calls, reminding the account manager of tasks to get done, ensuring the day-to-day runs smoothly and ensuring all departments have the necessary information to proceed with the deals loaded.
• Put together amazing deals.
• Doing market research.
• Maintaining and cultivating relationships.
• Ensure products are loaded onto the backend with accuracy and correct and relevant information.
• Help the account manager/s’ monitor and track suppliers to increase growth overall.
• Present deals and technical information in an easy-to-understand and exciting manner.
• Compile accurate spreadsheets and gather all required information before loading deals, heading into meetings, or preparing for sales campaigns.
• Test and evaluate new products and understand quality requirements.

Knowledge and Experience

• Tertiary qualification (preferably BSc / BCom degree) or completed Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management.
• At least 1 year of demonstrated sales or relevant experience.
• Good understanding of planning and the logistics process relating to the product.
• Excellent people skills and intuitive to customer business needs.
• The ability to work independently and within a team.
• Sound analytical, organising, multitasking, interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
• Strong affiliation to systems, utilising them to increase productivity in line with the business strategy.
• Competency in all computer packages, i.e. Outlook, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Internet.
• Great attention to detail, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and embrace feedback.
• Detail and goal orientated.
• You are a fast learner that finds it easy to adjust to a changing environment.
• Resilience is a value that you strongly align yourself with.