Senior Sales Administrator, JHB

Dixie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Administrator in Johannesburg to provide administrative support for their sales team in the industrial catering equipment sector. This role requires 8–10 years of experience in a similar field, excellent communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and SAP Business One. The candidate will handle sales quotations, manage records, and liaise with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ administrative experience in the industrial catering equipment industry.
• Ability to interpret and quote from floor plans/drawings.
• Strong team player, relationship builder, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales quotations and ensuring data accuracy.
• Tracking and managing purchase orders and tender documentation.
• Updating product pricing within SAP Business One.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Proactive

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP Business One

Job description

Sales Administrator – Industrial Catering Equipment (Johannesburg)

Our client is looking for a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated 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.