Sales Assistant I creates reports for the sales force regarding market conditions, sales results, and team earnings. Provides customer service regarding products and services. Being a Sales Assistant I performs administrative duties for the sales team. May require an associate degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Sales Assistant I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Sales Assistant I may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area.
Sales Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Customer service;
- Receiving new shipments;
- Assist Sales department with their quotes and administration;
- Making out credit notes for payment of company vendors;
- Answers all enquiries on deals and claims for the consultants from the depots timeously and correctly by looking up all the information;
- Must be able to work in a team and be a team player;
- Administrate Customer deals and orders on a daily basis;
- Communicate list prices and deal pricing to clients, consultants and depots;
- Work closely with the financial department to make provisions for sales and marketing expenses as given through by the sales team;
- Assist with organising of function and Sales Meetings when required;
- Keep the National promotional grid up to date as set out by the Export Manager;
- Does filing, prepares quotations and sends via e-mail or by fax;
- Work closely and assist the Trade Marketing Analysis with the preparing of internal and external data received form the FMCG trade;
- Answers the telephone for the Sales Team and makes appointments as required;
- Performs other ad hoc tasks as requested by the Export Manager.
Requirements:
- Sales assistance/support in a technical background;
- Must be able to communicate well in English;
- Language(s): English;
- Valid drivers license and South African passport;
- Minumun level of education: Grade 12 /N4 (Matric);
- Computer literate with a good mastering of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
- Three (3) years working experience in a similar position;
- Preference will be given for experience in the FMCG market;
- Availability for travel: Yes;
- Grade 12 (NQF 4) passed with the minimum requirements;
- Availability for change of residence: Yes.