Sales Assistant – Durban Full Time

A dynamic Digital Marketing Company specialising in the Motor Industry is seeking a highly organised, proactive and driven Sales Assistant to join its Durban team.

The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and operational support to the sales team and act as a key liaison between Sales, internal departments and motor industry clients. The primary focus of the role is to ensure exceptional client service and efficient execution throughout the sales process, from pre-sale activities through to invoicing.

This position is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, works with a strong sense of urgency and has excellent upward-management and follow-up skills.

The successful candidate should also have a genuine interest in understanding and engaging with the technical and digital aspects of the business, while developing a strong understanding of the company’s services and its motor industry clients.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the sales team.
Assist sales representatives with preparing sales presentations and supporting documentation.
Compile and maintain sales status reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Assist with gathering market research and relevant sales information.
Coordinate and organise sales meetings.
Follow up with clients after sales to obtain feedback and ensure customer satisfaction.
Prepare and send price quotations, proposals and sales contracts.
Assist the sales team with developing professional proposals based on client requirements.
Provide clients with relevant product, promotional and pricing information.
Prepare sales presentations by compiling data and developing presentation materials.
Generate sales reports and analytics for the sales team and management.
Assist with sales performance metrics, lead conversion information and revenue forecasts.
Check expense reports and assist with business travel arrangements for management.
Set up client accounts, assist with testing leads and coordinate client handovers.
Handle client enquiries, requests and concerns professionally via telephone and email.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer, sales, lead and contact information on the CRM system.
Liaise effectively between Sales, internal departments and clients to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
Follow up proactively on outstanding tasks and ensure matters are driven through to completion.
Minimum RequirementsValid driver’s licence.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and presentations.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive, self-driven and solutions-focused.
Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
Excellent upward-management and follow-up skills.
Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Good critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working with CRM systems and customer information.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, systems and methodologies.
Genuine interest in the motor industry and digital marketing environment.
Interest in understanding and engaging with the technical aspects of the business.
Salary & BenefitsBasic Salary: R10,000 – R13,000 per month
Company Benefits

How to ApplyPlease send your updated CV to:

cvkzn@interconrecruitment.co.za

Subject Line: Sales Assistant – Durban

If you have not received a response within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.