Sales, Partner & Marketing Assistant

Ecentric Payment Systems; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa's payments industry is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Support professional to assist in various marketing and partner channel management activities. The role involves supporting senior management with performance reports, CRM expertise, and marketing campaign execution. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, sales knowledge, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Retirement planning

Professional development

Work-life balance initiatives

Pension fund

Disability Benefit

Death Benefit

Dread disease cover

Funeral Cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years assisting Senior Management.
• Up to 5 years assisting Senior Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales & Marketing Executive with reports and admin activities.
• Support Channel Manager with partner agreements and documentation.
• Assist Marketing Manager in executing campaigns.

Skills

Sales & marketing knowledge

Excellent Administrative skills

Excellent Oral & written Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Professional Certification in Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

To ensure your application is successfully received and that you can smoothly complete the screening process, we encourage you to apply through our Career Portal: www.ecentric.co.za.

We look forward to reviewing your submission!

Introduction :

Our team offers comprehensive experience and expertise across the South African (and beyond) payment gateways landscape. To guarantee the best service, we handle all the one-to-many payment relationships on behalf of our clients so they may focus their energy on growing their business.

As leaders in payment compliance and security, our clients can have the peace of mind that their payment processing needs are met efficiently with absolute security.

Position Overview :

To support the Sales & Marketing Executive and the wider team in the execution of administrative, marketing, and partner channel management activities, contributing to the overall performance and success of the department.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Administrative Support :

• Assist the Sales & Marketing Executive in preparing performance reports and managing administrative activities.
• Support the New Business Lead and Account Management Lead in meeting their reporting and administrative requirements.
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the Partner Channel Manager.

Performance Tracking :

• Become a HubSpot CRM functional expert for Sales & Marketing; and
• Drive reporting for Sales & Marketing team performance measurement.

Partner Channel Management :

• Assist the Channel Manager with administrative processes, including managing NDA agreements, Partner Agreements, vendor banking information, and other relevant documentation.
• Conduct research and assist with sourcing potential partners to expand the partner network.

Marketing :

• Provide assistance to the Marketing Manager in executing marketing campaigns, with a focus on Channel Partners.
• Support the measurement and performance analysis of marketing campaigns.
• Manage the generation of marketing collateral and content in collaboration with external suppliers.

Objectives and Key Results :

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of sales forecasts, deal value, billing dates, and other admin requirements as determined by the Sales and Marketing Executive.
• Foster and maintain professional and effective relationships with colleagues across the business as well as customers and their representatives.

Requirements :

We encourage all applicants to carefully review the required skills, competencies, and education levels outlined in the job description. This ensures that we can focus on candidates with the right qualifications, leading to a more efficient and accurate evaluation of your application.

To ensure your application can be fully considered, it is essential to complete the SAPIA assessment, which will be emailed to you immediately after submitting your application. We kindly request that you complete the assessment within the next 3 days to proceed with the short-listing process.

We appreciate your prompt attention to this and look forward to reviewing your complete application!

Qualifications and Certifications :

• Matric
• Professional Certification in Administration
• MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) at an intermediate level

Years of Experience :

Minimum : At least 3 years assisting Senior Management

Maximum : Up to 5 years assisting Senior Management

Professional Expertise :

• Sales & marketing knowledge
• Excellent Administrative skills
• Excellent Oral & written Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Use critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, or approaches to problems
• Adaptability and learning agility
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service

Benefits :

Our Culture & Philosophy

We go beyond being just an employer - we are a long-term career growth partner in South Africa's payments industry. Here, we unleash our employees’ potential, embrace innovation, and shape the future of the payments industry.

We are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being, foster growth, and enhance their overall quality of life, including:

• Retirement planning
• Professional development
• Work-life balance initiatives

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary structure including:
• Pension fund
• Disability Benefit
• Death Benefit
• Dread disease cover
• Funeral Cover

We offer hybrid working arrangements, with some exceptions.

Our office is located at the Great Westerford Building, with access to:

• Dean Street Arcade and Newlands Quarters with restaurants and coffee shops
• Gym and Child Care Facilities inside the building