Sales Administrator / Sales Support (Pomona)

Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Admin & Support professional to assist regional sales consultants and the National Sales Manager. The ideal candidate is fluent in Afrikaans and has a strong background in the poultry industry. Responsibilities include supporting sales operations, maintaining customer satisfaction, and collaborating on sales reports. This position is based in Kempton Park with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Afrikaans - written, reading, and speaking.
• Experience in the poultry industry preferred.
• Experience with Skov, CODAF, Plasson, or similar products.

Responsibilities

• Support regional sales consultants and the National Sales Manager.
• Assist the Sales Team with administrative tasks.
• Participate in trade shows and gather marketplace intelligence.

Skills

Negotiating and selling skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Matric Certificate

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Administration or Business Administration

Tools

Windows

Pastel

Job description

JOB FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY: SALES ADMIN & SUPPORT

NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN AFRIKAANS - WRITTEN, READING, AND SPEAKING.

JOB SUMMARY AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sales Admin & Support is responsible for supporting all regional sales consultants and the National Sales Manager: Livestock. This includes attending to internal sales calls and customer walk-ins daily, selling and marketing the Employer's products and services during interactions.

Assist the Sales Team with administrative tasks related to quoting non-stock items, working with Procurement as needed. Collaborate with the National Sales Manager: Livestock to develop Sales Intelligence Reports. Capture orders accurately for house and competitor accounts. Maintain the Technical SCR Register in cooperation with the Operations Manager. Ensure adherence to credit and sales policies. Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings. Assist in preparing project packs for Retrofit Projects, meeting Employer's standards. Prepare comprehensive sales quotations for house and competitor accounts. Coordinate stock availability with operational departments and provide feedback to the National Sales Manager. Support procurement and warehouse departments as required. Participate in trade shows and gather marketplace intelligence on competitors' pricing, products, and strategies. Maintain up-to-date product and technical knowledge.

LOCATION: Kempton Park Head Office, with possible travel to other locations as determined by the Employer.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the National Sales Manager: Livestock. Works closely with and supports the National Sales Manager across the country.

SKILLS & REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Negotiating and selling skills. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Windows, Pastel, MS Office, and relevant software.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Action-oriented and proactive. Effective communicator at all operational levels. Interpersonal and time management skills. Self-motivated, independent, and a team player. Capable of working under pressure. Passionate about products and customer service. Flexible multitasker. Motivated, creative, and willing to travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In-depth knowledge of the poultry industry and markets preferred. Matric Certificate and a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Administration or Business Administration, or relevant qualification. Experience with Skov, CODAF, Plasson, or similar products. Experience in customer relations, administration, and sales. Financial literacy. Experience in sales reporting and feedback report writing.