Sales Administrator (Hardware)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales and Orders Support Administrator in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, solid administrative skills, and a proactive mindset. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, managing sales administration, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. Experience in the building materials sector is advantageous, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification; a post-matric qualification in sales, business, or administration is advantageous.
• Experience in sales, preferably in the building materials sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers, handle transactions, and meet sales targets.
• Manage sales-related administration and track outstanding accounts.
• Support inventory control through stock takes and manage deliveries.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Education

Matric (Post-matric qualification advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CRM software

Job description

Sales and Orders Support Administrator – Cape Town.

Are you a proactive sales administrator with a background in selling building materials? Our client in the Goodwood area is looking for an energetic team player who thrives on delivering excellent service and building strong client relationships.

This role requires someone with solid admin and sales experience, sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with confidence.

Mid-level Excel skills are required.

Requirements

• Matric (a post-matric qualification in sales, business, or administration is advantageous)


• Previous sales experience, ideally within the building materials sector, is beneficial


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities


• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiar with CRM software


• Strong organizational skills and effective time management


• Capable of thriving in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while handling multiple responsibilities


• Detail-oriented with solid problem-solving skills and the ability to perform well under pressure


• Highly self-driven with a proactive mindset


• Committed to delivering excellent customer service


• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively engage with customers, handle transactions, and consistently meet sales targets


• Develop in-depth knowledge of the company’s products and services


• Manage sales-related administration, including processing credit notes and back-order reports


• Track outstanding accounts and follow up to ensure timely payments


• Coordinate and manage deliveries to ensure prompt and accurate order fulfilment


• Support inventory control through cycle counts, stock takes, and processing Goods Received Notes (GRNs)


• Assist in preparing sales reports and performing general administrative duties