Sales and Marketing Assistant

Placetalent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Sales and Marketing Assistant to enhance their business development efforts. This role involves managing social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook, generating leads, and conducting outreach to prospective clients in the IT sector. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of IT, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in sales. Join a dynamic team and help drive business growth while engaging with potential clients in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales, preferably in the IT sector.
• Strong technical understanding of IT and social media management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize social media profiles to enhance brand presence.
• Identify and attract potential clients through outreach strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Technical Understanding of IT

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

LinkedIn

Facebook

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sales and Marketing Assistant to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of IT and a proven track record in business development.

You will be responsible for managing our social media presence, generating leads, cold calling, and setting appointments to drive our business forward.

POSITION INFO : Qualifications :

• Experience in business development or sales (IT Industry preferred).
• Good technical understanding of IT.
• Experience in managing social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and Facebook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and optimize our LinkedIn and Facebook profiles to enhance our brand presence and engage with potential clients.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify and attract potential clients and business opportunities in the IT sector.
• Conduct outreach to prospective clients through cold calls to introduce our services and generate interest.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings between prospective clients and our sales team to facilitate business opportunities.