Specialist : Sales Administration

Family Insurance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a Specialist : Sales Admin to provide crucial support for sales operations. This role involves ordering and managing equipment, preparing reports, and assisting with general administration tasks. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, have a minimum of 2 years of experience in sales administration or operations, and be proficient in MS Office applications. A valid driver's license is required, and relocation at own cost may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferably in sales administration and/or operations.
• Insurance industry experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, distribution, and administration of tablets for Independent Contractors.
• Supporting motor vehicle acquisition and administration.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
• Assisting with general office administration.

Skills

Computer literate with expert knowledge of MS Office applications

Fluent in English

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Education

Applicable business degree or diploma

Job description

Introduction

Job Title: Specialist : Sales Admin Report Line : Sales Operations Manager Department : Sales Administration Location : Allens Nek, Roodepoort Job Type : Permanent Reference : LifeWise seeks to employ a Specialist : Sales Admin to support the activities of the Sales Operations team in providing high-quality service to stakeholders, and to perform Sales Administration functions to support the field sales teams and management to achieve new business standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ordering, distribution and administration of tablets used by Independent Contractors (ICs) to make sales and tablets issued to FSMs.
• Supporting motor vehicle acquisition, wrapping, tracking, administration (including fines) and disposal.
• Coordinating event equipment acquisition, monitoring and disposal.
• Administering insurance cover arrangements and claims for vehicles and other assets.
• Uniform and promo item management, including issuing items and maintaining stock levels.
• Monitoring of and reporting on items listed above, including motor vehicle repairs, fines and licenses.
• IC commission and bridging allowance calculations.
• Preparation of a variety of sales reports on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Administration of field sales probation forms and PIP alerts to management.
• Coordination and record keeping of business checklists and related documents.
• Managing the sales management structure and campaign codes on the policy administration system.
• Preparing weekly and monthly sales manager tracking forms.
• Administration of business WhatsApp groups.
• Maintaining the list, and saving the latest copies, of company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performing fixed asset verification.
• Acting as backup for the Coordinator : Independent Contractor Administration.
• Assisting with general office administration, projects and other tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Applicable business degree or diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferably in sales administration and / or operations (insurance industry experience advantageous).

Skills & Competencies

• Computer literate with expert knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English.
• Numeracy and ability to perform complex calculations accurately.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Methodical / systematic way of working.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across the business and with external stakeholders.
• Positive orientation and exceptional resilience.
• Ability to work on a varied range of activities.
• Ability to work within a team with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements

• Valid drivers' license.
• Must relocate at own cost.
• ITC / Qualification / Criminal checks will be a requirement.

Interested?