Remote Sales‑Driven Executive Assistant

HireHawk; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Sales-Focused Executive Assistant in Johannesburg to support a banking team in a crucial entry-level role. This position revolves around effective client communication, follow-ups, and managing CRM operations to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess prior experience in administrative roles, strong organization and communication skills, and proficiency in tools like HubSpot CRM. This opportunity offers remote work and the chance to support dynamic banking operations.

Benefits

$200k+ perk marketplace access

Access to up to 50% of approved earnings before payday

On-time, in-currency pay

Qualifications

• Prior professional experience as an Executive Assistant or in sales/administrative support roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting founders or executive leadership teams.
• Ability to manage and execute follow‑ups for 10–16 client calls per day.
• Advanced skills in email triage and calendar management.

Responsibilities

• Manage client calls and emails to ensure timely and professional communication.
• Execute systematic follow‑ups to prevent missed sales and investor opportunities.
• Maintain and organize calendars to optimize leadership scheduling and availability.
• Support CRM cleanup and contact organization to improve data accuracy.

Skills

Client communication management

Calendar management

Email triage

Organizational skills

CRM operations support

Sales support experience

Education

Some college coursework

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Google Suite

Job description

A recruitment firm is looking for a Sales-Focused Executive Assistant in Johannesburg to support a banking team in a crucial entry-level role. This position revolves around effective client communication, follow-ups, and managing CRM operations to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates should possess prior experience in administrative roles, strong organization and communication skills, and proficiency in tools like HubSpot CRM. This opportunity offers remote work and the chance to support dynamic banking operations.