Johannesburg: Sales Administrator / Officer posted by Developmenthub

About the Role

Developmenthub is a high-performance technology development house delivering cutting-edge software solutions across a range of industries. We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Sales Administrator / Officer to join our team in a junior capacity. This is a foundational sales role that combines organised administrative support with active commercial contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospecting:
• Research and identify prospective clients across target sectors, including government, fintech, and enterprise.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified leads through online research, LinkedIn, industry directories, and referral networks.
• Conduct initial outreach to warm and cold prospects via email and phone, with support from senior stakeholders.
• Track lead status and activity diligently, ensuring no opportunity falls through the cracks.

• Proposal & Tender Writing:
• Support the preparation of tailored proposals, capability statements, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and tenders.
• Coordinate input from technical team members to ensure proposals are accurate, compelling, and submitted on time.
• Maintain a library of reusable proposal content, case studies, and credentials for efficient turnaround.
• Assist in proofreading, formatting, and quality-checking all outgoing sales documents.

• CRM Management & Reporting:
• Own the day-to-day management and accuracy of the company’s CRM system (logging interactions, updating records, and tracking pipeline stages).
• Produce regular pipeline and activity reports for the MD, flagging key opportunities and risks.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in CRM data and drive continuous improvement in how we capture and use sales information.
• Support the development of simple dashboards or summaries to give leadership clear visibility of business development performance.

Requirements

• Essential:
• 13 years of experience in a sales, business development, or administrative support role (internships and learnerships count).
• Exceptional written communication skills – you can write clearly, professionally, and persuasively.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with data – entering, tracking, and reporting with accuracy.
• A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through without needing to be chased.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace.

• Advantageous:
• Exposure to or familiarity with a CRM platform (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, or similar).
• Experience with or interest in the technology, software development, or professional services sector.
• Some exposure to tender or proposal writing processes.
• A degree or diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Who Thrives at DevelopmentHub

We are a small, high-performing team. We work hard, move fast, and hold each other to high standards. The people who do well here are those who:

• Take ownership of their work and don’t wait to be told what to do next.
• Are comfortable with ambiguity and can find the signal in the noise.
• Care about quality – in their output and in the relationships they build.
• Are motivated by results and energised by a direct link between effort and reward.

Benefits

A performance-driven remuneration structure with variable pay tied to results. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for personal and professional wellbeing support. Group life cover and retirement fund participation. Direct exposure to business leadership and a short decision-making chain – your contributions are visible and valued. A platform to grow into a more senior sales or business development role as the company grows.