Internal Sales Assistant

University of Fort Hare; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare is seeking an Internal Sales Assistant to support the sales team in Centurion. The role focuses on developing and qualifying leads, maintaining pipelines, and coordinating with the BDE team to drive revenue.

The ideal candidate will have matric and experience in sales, with strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. Familiarity with CRM systems and telecommunications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Matric and sales experience is advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering industries is advantageous.
• Sales degree or diploma is advantageous.
• Must have strong communication skills and a customer service mindset.
• Must be comfortable with telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify leads through prospecting, cold calling and other tactics.
• Maintain and improve the sales pipeline.
• Arrange meetings at prospects for the BDEs.
• Proficient use of CRM software, logging all sales activity.
• Create quotes and payment notices.
• Sales-related administration.
• Assist the BDE team in sales improvements.
• Liaise with the technical team to arrange demos, webinars and blog content.

Skills

Strong communication

Confidence in communication

Telecommunications

Customer service mindset

Education

Sales degree or diploma

Matric

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company based in Centurion is looking to hire a skilled Internal Sales Assistant to join their team.

Requirements

• Matric
• Previous sales experience will be advantageous
• Experience in the manufacturing and engineering industries will be advantageous
• Sales degree / diploma will be advantageous
• Must have strong communication skills
• Communicate with confidence
• Be comfortable with telecommunications
• Must have good customer service attitude

Responsibilities

• Developing and qualifying leads through prospecting, cold calling and other tactics
• Continuous pipeline maintenance and improvements
• Arranging meetings at prospects for the BDE's
• Proficient usage of CRM software, logging all sales activity
• Creation of quotes, payment notices
• Sales related administration
• Assisting the BDE team in sales improvements
• Liaise with technical team to arrange demo's, webinars and blog content