Senior Sales Administrator – Industrial Catering Equipment| Johannesburg

Dixie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Sales Administrator. This role involves providing administrative support to the sales team in the industrial catering equipment sector. The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of SAP Business One. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. The position offers an opportunity to work with top international brands and contribute to high-end sales operations.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ administrative experience in the catering equipment industry.
• Ability to recommend tailored equipment solutions to clients.
• Proactive and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales quotations and orders, ensuring data accuracy.
• Tracking and managing purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers and clients.

Skills

Administrative experience in industrial catering equipment

Ability to interpret and quote from floor plans

Knowledge of local suppliers

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

SAP Business One experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP Business One

Job description

Our client is looking for a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated Senior Sales Administrator to join their Johannesburg-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to provide key administrative support within the industrial catering equipment sector, representing top international brands.

General Purpose:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role administering and supporting the sales team, assisting in the sale of high-end catering and laundry equipment—including reputable brands such as Fagor, Speed Queen, Girbau, Tullis, Laco, and Ipso.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• 8–10 years’ administrative experience in the industrial catering equipment industry.
• Ability to interpret and quote from floor plans/drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of local suppliers and their offerings.
• Ability to recommend equipment solutions tailored to client needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, meticulous, and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong team player, relationship builder, and deadline-driven.
• MS Office Suite (especially Word, Excel) and SAP Business One experience required.
• Own reliable transportation and a well-presented, professional demeanor.

Core Functions & Responsibilities:

• Processing sales quotations and sales orders, ensuring data accuracy.
• Tracking and managing purchase orders and tender documentation.
• Liaising with existing and new local suppliers.
• Updating product pricing within SAP Business One.
• Managing communication with clients to obtain missing information or answer queries.
• Coordinating installations and workflow with the Logistics/Technical department.
• Maintaining and updating sales and customer records for transparency.
• Managing technical paperwork and computer records for each machine sale.
• Handling direct customer correspondence via email and phone.
• Following company standard operating procedures, including payment terms.
• Scheduling installations and confirming site readiness with customers.

We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

By applying, you confirm that:

• We may retain your personal information in our database for future matching of suitable opportunities
• We may contact you when suitable opportunities arise
• The information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date

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