Sales Assistant

Confidential employer; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Clear career path

Company vehicle for travel

Job summary

Confidential employer in the Western Cape is seeking an ambitious Sales Assistant to join a dynamic manufacturing team. This entry-level role covers end-to-end sales, from processing orders to generating quotes, with a focus on building trustworthy relationships with clients.

You will travel to client sites as required, learn technical product knowledge, and develop strong data-entry and communication skills through structured training and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is essential.
• A related tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Mechanical, or a Technical field is advantageous.
• Valid South African driver's licence is required.
• Ability to translate technical product knowledge into clear customer solutions.
• Excellent data accuracy and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales workflow and process orders.
• Compile detailed technical quotes and enter customer data accurately.
• Nurture existing client accounts and grow the customer base via reliable service.
• Be the primary point of contact for customers and address technical inquiries.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Face-to-face interaction

Detail-oriented

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing/Mechanical or Technical field (advantage)

Job description

Job Description:

Manufacturing company currently seeking an ambitious, high-energy, and growth-minded Sales Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an entry-level/early-career position offering room for personal and professional development within the manufacturing sector.

The Sales Assistant will manage the end-to-end sales process while acting as a dependable, highly professional point of contact for our client base. If you are naturally methodical, detail-oriented, and possess the confidence to interact with customers face-to-face, this role is built for you.

Duties

• Manage the end-to-end sales workflow, including processing accurate customer orders, compiling detailed technical quotes, and precise customer data entry.
• Nurture existing client accounts and expand the customer base through structured, reliable customer service.
• Act as a dependable and professional point of contact for customers, addressing technical inquiries with confidence.
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly structured KPIs through proactive daily planning and activity management.
• Travel to client sites when required.

Requirements

• Matric certificate essential. A related tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Mechanical, or a Technical field is a distinct advantage.
• Valid South African driver's licence essential.
• Comfortable learning technical manufacturing product knowledge and translating it into clear customer solutions.
• Strong people skills with the confidence to build trusting relationships.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented, with strong accuracy in data, numbers, and documentation.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and looking for long-term career growth opportunities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Computer literate.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive, structured product and technical training.
• Clear career path within the company.
• Company vehicle usage for work-related travel.