Job Description
About the Role
Our well-established client in the pharmaceutical industry has a vacancy available for a Sales Assistant based at the Parktown office. The Sales Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the National Sales Managers and the broader Sales Department by ensuring smooth administrative, operational, and coordination processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the NSMs and Sales team
- Maintain and update sales department systems, reports, and databases
- Manage and update key reports
- Assist with onboarding administration and coordination of new employees
- Process invoices for payment, including obtaining approvals, capturing and tracking payments, and following up on outstanding purchase orders
- Validate supporting documentation for expense submissions, ensuring correct cost allocations, and highlighting discrepancies to drive resolution
- Facilitate customer payments and assist with account management processes
- Ensure all sales-related systems and tools are updated, accurate, and fully functional
- Support ongoing system improvements and data integrity
- Manage NSM calendars and scheduling
- Coordinate and set up meetings, including booking boardrooms and venues, arranging catering and refreshments
- Attend meetings where required, taking minutes and tracking actions and follow-ups
- Assist with conference and event planning, including venue sourcing and site inspections, coordination of suppliers and logistics, and preparation and setup for conferences
- Coordinate all NSM travel arrangements, including flights, car hire, and accommodation
- Ensure department compliance checks are conducted, reviewing expenses and identifying incorrect cost allocations
- Liaise with internal departments (Finance, Marketing, Operations, etc.) to ensure alignment and smooth execution of cross-functional activities
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Operations, or similar)
12 years experience in an administrative or sales support role
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Financial administration (invoices, expenses, tracking) expertise
Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
Meeting coordination and minute-taking skills
Sales operations support experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not specified in the original job description.
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About Sales Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, the sales profession is a widely sought-after career path, with many individuals seeking to succeed in this field due to its dynamic nature and potential for high earnings. Generally, the job market trends indicate a strong demand for skilled sales professionals across various industries. This demand is often driven by companies’ need to expand their customer bases, increase revenue, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing business environment.
Typically, the salary range for sales positions in South Africa varies widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and individual performance. While broad ranges can be difficult to estimate, it is generally common for junior sales roles to offer salaries within the R200 000 – R400 000 per annum bracket, while senior or executive-level sales positions may command higher salaries of R500 000 – R1 million per annum. However, please note that these figures are approximate and can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills for sales professionals in South Africa typically include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of product knowledge, negotiation and persuasion abilities, and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Other essential skills often include the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions with customers and colleagues.
Sales professionals can be found across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. Companies in these sectors often require sales teams to be highly adaptable, customer-focused, and results-driven.
For those looking to advance their careers in sales, there are numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. Typically, senior sales roles involve managing teams of sales professionals, developing new business strategies, and identifying new revenue streams. With experience and dedication, it is possible to move into leadership positions or explore related career paths such as account management, business development, or sales management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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