Sales Admin

Remote Choice; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology business in South Africa is seeking a Sales Administrator / Sales Executive to support their sales function. The role involves maintaining CRM records, preparing proposals, and managing sales cycles. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, confidence in communication, and experience in a commercial role. This position offers opportunities for increased responsibility and exposure to various facets of sales, perfect for those looking to establish a long-term career in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales administration, sales support, or commercial role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipelines, and reporting.
• Prepare and issue proposals, pricing documentation, and contracts.
• Track opportunities through the full sales cycle and manage next steps.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

CRM systems experience

Job description

Overview

Sales Administrator / Sales Executive

Our client is a growing UK-based technology business operating within the education and public sector space. As the organisation continues to scale and introduce new solutions to market, they are looking to appoint a commercially minded Sales Administrator / Sales Executive to support and strengthen their sales function. This role sits at the heart of the commercial team and plays a key part in ensuring sales activity runs smoothly, efficiently, and consistently. It offers exposure across the full sales lifecycle and is well-suited to someone looking to build a long-term career in sales or commercial operations.

The Role

The Sales Administrator / Executive will be responsible for providing structured sales support, maintaining accurate data, and ensuring timely follow-up across all opportunities. Alongside core administrative responsibilities, the role will support outbound activity and, on occasion, assist with product demonstrations—particularly during new product launches. The position offers increasing responsibility over time, with the opportunity to become more customer-facing as experience and confidence grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipelines, and reporting
• Prepare and issue proposals, pricing documentation, and contracts
• Track opportunities through the full sales cycle and manage next steps
• Support tender submissions and procurement responses
• Handle inbound sales enquiries and qualify new leads
• Schedule and support product demonstrations, with occasional delivery
• Assist with outbound sales activity, including structured calling campaigns
• Work closely with marketing to ensure leads are followed up effectively
• Coordinate with account management to ensure smooth customer handovers
• Support sales forecasting, planning, and internal reporting
• Contribute to the improvement of sales processes, templates, and systems
• Assist with event preparation and post-event follow-up
• Gradually take on greater commercial and customer-facing responsibility

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in a sales administration, sales support, or commercial role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with CRM systems and sales data
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently

Also considered:

• Candidates with limited experience who demonstrate strong motivation and learning ability
• Individuals with transferable experience and a clear interest in sales or commercial careers

Desirable:

• Confidence with outbound calling or proactive sales activity
• Experience supporting or delivering product demonstrations
• Exposure to SaaS, education, or public sector environments
• Familiarity with tenders or procurement processes