Sales Assistant

RecruitMyMom; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a motivated Sales Assistant in Centurion. This full-time, independent contract role involves engaging with customers, managing orders, and supporting sales operations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, proficiency in CRM/POS systems, and a customer-focused attitude. This position offers valuable exposure to e-commerce and digital platform management while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM/POS software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong multitasking, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to online customer questions via chat and email.
• Process online orders and handle payments.
• Update product listings and manage online inventory.
• Inform customers about online promotions.
• Maintain accurate customer records and manage schedules.
• Ensure the online store's appearance is accurate.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with CRM/POS software

Strong multitasking skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused attitude

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

CRM software

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 22/01/2026

An international financial services and compliance practice is seeking a motivated and reliable Sales Assistant to join their sales team on a 3-month, independent contract to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time, independent contracting role with working hours from 07h00 to 16h00 Monday to Friday with flexibility around lunchtime.

This office-based, temporary role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting day-to-day sales operations, engaging with customers, and keeping digital sales processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement: Respond to online customer questions via chat and email, provide product information, offer recommendations, and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Order & Transaction Management: Process online orders, handle payments, manage returns/refunds, and update sales records in POS/CRM systems.
• Product & Content Support: Update product listings, manage online inventory, tag new merchandise, and assist in creating promotional content.
• Sales & Marketing Support: Inform customers about online promotions, assist with upselling/cross-selling, and help analyse sales reports to identify trends.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate customer records, manage schedules, and support other digital back-office functions.
• Platform Management: Ensure the online store’s appearance and product data are accurate and up to date.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM/POS software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong multitasking, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

This is a hands-on, short-term opportunity to gain exposure to e-commerce sales operations, customer service, and online platform management while supporting a dynamic team.