Sales Support Associate

Cdw Uk; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Sales Support Specialist in Cape Town, South Africa. You will manage customer accounts, handle inquiries, and work with sales tools to enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in a commercial environment. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional IT solutions. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a commercial environment preferred.
• Previous administration experience in a similar role preferred.
• Industry product and service knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer engagements to maximize sales capacity.
• Manage customer queries and issues.
• Liaise with internal departments and vendors.

Skills

PC literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, Web Browser)

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding IT industry sales channel

Experience in sales support

Tools

Microsoft Navision

CRM

Job description

DescriptionAt CDW, we make it happen, together.

Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers.

It's why we're coworkers, not just employees.

Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another.

We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed.

We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

The role is responsible for the day-to-day support and maintenance of customer accounts held by the Account Director. This includes handling customer engagements as defined by the Account Director in order to maximise sales capacity and customer satisfaction. Within the role, you will liaise with various stakeholders, including internal CDW departments, vendors & suppliers, as well as directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Quotations on both standard and non-standard products
• Placing orders via our sales tools
• Managing Outlook mailboxes, both co-worker and customer specific
• Dealing with initial customer queries or issues
• Product returns
• Product information, including manufacturer data sheets and specification checking
• Reporting, including Back Order and ad-hoc customer requirements
• Changes to products and prices within ServiceTrack catalogues
• Work with key vendors and partners as required to develop opportunities and relationships in existing clients
• Liaise with internal departments, including Customer Services, Credit and Purchasing
• Develop and maintain portfolio product knowledge as defined by the Account Director
• Understand vendor promotions and special bid processes
• Understand deal registration process
• Assist with holiday cover and training of co-workers

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• PC literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, Web Browser) with fast & accurate keyboard skills, able to create and apply formulas
• Understanding the importance of accurate reporting
• Understanding the IT industry sales channel
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Use of internal tools for account management and order processing (Microsoft Navision, CRM)
• Experience working in a commercial environment preferred
• Experience working in sales support
• Previous administration experience in a similar role preferred
• Industry product and service knowledge preferred

Essential Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to build a rapport with customers, partners and internal co-workers
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to change and prioritise tasks constantly throughout the day / week / month
• Drive and ambition
• Strong attention to detail
• Natural business acumen and ability to assimilate numbers / financials quickly
• Ambitious to grow a successful career within CDW
• Commercially minded

We make technology work so people can do great things. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

A Fortune company and member of the S&P Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments.

Together, we unite.

Together, we win.

Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.