Sales & Operations Assistant (2IC to Sales Lead)

The Legends Agency; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company in South Africa is looking for a Sales & Operations Assistant to support the Sales Lead. The role involves managing the sales pipeline, preparing quotes, and liaising with suppliers. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of experience in administration or sales coordination, strong organisational skills, and are tech-savvy. This position offers competitive compensation within a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in administration, operations, or sales coordination.
• Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong follow-up discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the sales pipeline and CRM system.
• Prepare and process quotes, sales orders, and invoices accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage communication for orders and pricing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tech-savviness

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Sales & Operations Assistant (2IC to Sales Lead)

Job Openings Sales & Operations Assistant (2IC to Sales Lead)

About the job Sales & Operations Assistant (2IC to Sales Lead)

Sales & Operations Assistant (2IC to Sales Lead)

Remote (South Africa) | R12,000 -R20,000/month CTC | 8:00 -17:00

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative technology company specialising in workflow automation and digital transformation. They help businesses streamline operations and scale effectively through intelligent systems and automation tools. With a collaborative remote culture and strong growth trajectory, they offer the perfect environment for someone eager to develop their career in tech, sales, or business operations.

The Role: Sales & Operations Assistant

You’ll act as the right-hand to the Sales Lead, ensuring seamless coordination between the sales, finance, and engineering teams. This role is central to keeping projects on track, managing pipelines, and supporting the entire sales process from initial contact to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the sales pipeline and CRM system.
• Prepare and process quotes, sales orders, and invoices accurately.
• Follow up on client payments and coordinate deal handovers from Sales to Engineering.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage communication for orders, pricing, and updates.
• Verify and align administrative details across sales and project documentation.
• Support general operations, reporting, and data accuracy initiatives.
• Proactively identify gaps and suggest workflow or system improvements.

About You

• 1 -3 years of experience in administration, operations, or sales coordination.
• Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience using CRMs or other sales management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong follow-up discipline.
• Detail-oriented and logical thinker with a drive to learn and grow.
• Passionate about efficiency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.