Sales Coordinator

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and benefits package

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a highly organized Sales Coordinator to provide essential support to the sales team. You will manage administrative tasks, maintain records, process orders, and ensure smooth communication across departments.

The role requires proactivity, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a busy sales environment. The successful candidate will support the sales representatives, manage the sales database, and coordinate activities with marketing,

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales support or administrative role
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing reports and presentations
• Manage and maintain the sales database, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
• Coordinate sales activities, appointments, and client meetings
• Process sales orders, track shipments, and manage invoicing
• Liaise between the sales department and other internal teams (marketing, operations, customer service)
• Handle customer inquiries and provide excellent support throughout the sales cycle

Skills

Sales support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

CRM familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Coordinator to provide crucial support to their sales team in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the sales department by managing administrative tasks, coordinating sales activities, and supporting the sales representatives. You will be responsible for maintaining sales records, processing orders, and facilitating communication between the sales team and other departments. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a supportive administrative capacity within a busy sales environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the sales team, including preparing reports and presentations.
• Manage and maintain the sales database, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records.
• Coordinate sales activities, appointments, and client meetings.
• Process sales orders, track shipments, and manage invoicing.
• Act as a liaison between the sales department and other internal teams (e.g., marketing, operations, customer service).
• Handle customer inquiries and provide excellent support throughout the sales cycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sales support or administrative role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive team environment and a positive workplace culture.
• Work-life balance initiatives.