Sales Administrator
Location: Pietermaritzburg, Willowton, KwaZulu-Natal
Company: Protech Safety and Industrial Supplies
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic Sales Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will handle day-to-day sales administration, cold-calling, quotations, invoicing, pricing, and customer support from our office. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, solid sales administration experience, and a good understanding of the industrial and safety supply industry.
RESPONISBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Preparing and issuing sales quotes, invoices, and purchase orders accurately and on time.
- Managing and maintaining customer accounts, including updating records and handling inquiries.
- Coordinating with the sales team to track orders, deliveries, and customer requirements.
- Processing and following up on sales leads, ensuring timely responses to clients.
- Compiling and maintaining sales reports, forecasts, and other administrative documentation.
- Assisting in general office administration related to sales, such as filing, correspondence, and customer communication.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Good phone etiquette is a must.
- Sales experience in the industrial and safety industry is required.
- Comprehensive understanding of the sales process.
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and preferably accounting/invoicing software like Pastel, QuickBooks, or Sage).
- Listen to the concerns of customers and be able to address their needs.
- Confident and self-assured to succeed in cold-calling customers and making a sale.
- Skills of persuasion to clearly convey the benefits of a product to potential customers.
- Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills to check pricing, discounts, and margins.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and integrity when handling customer and company information.
- Familiarity with tender processes and compliance paperwork (advantageous in the safety industry).
- Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to learn about new products and stay updated on industry developments.
OTHER
- SALARY TO BE DISCUSSED AT INTERVIEW.
- JOB TYPE: FULL TIME.
- COMMENCEMENT DATE: IMMEDIATELY.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a fast-growing company, please submit your CV and additionally but not required, a short motivation letter via Indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Location:
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal (Msunduzi) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
