Johannesburg: Sales Coordinator posted by Headhunters

Our Client in the Car Rental / Service Industry is seeking to employ a Sales Coordinator to support their dynamic sales team, based in East Rand, Johannesburg.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing would be beneficial.
• Previous sales coordinator experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy, especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Problem-solving ability and creative thinking with a positive attitude.
• Valid drivers license.
• Grade 12 certificate.
• Effective team player.
• Strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Secretarial Duties

• Answer incoming calls and address issues promptly.
• Resolve queries in a professional manner.
• Provide secretarial services to the Regional Sales Manager and Sales Team.
• Collate regional sales reports.
• Coordinate workshops, cocktail events, sports functions and other marketing-related events.
• Assist Account Managers and Sales Managers with general secretarial duties.
• Type and collate presentation packs, rates and giveaways for workshops and promotions.
• Liaise with visitors in a courteous and professional manner and ensure visits are well organised.
• Handle inquiries in the absence of the manager and liaise with staff to provide or obtain information as required.
• Attend all training programmes as directed by management.
• Provide full support to the sales team including statistical information and reporting.

Administrative Duties

• Perform ad-hoc administrative tasks such as scanning and photocopying.
• Ensure timely payment of accounts.
• Monitor purchases and cost of services.
• Issue cheque requisitions and purchase orders.
• Order stationery and maintain stock control.
• Prepare documentation for overnight and internal company mail.
• Manage contracts of equipment and other services.
• Establish and maintain an accurate and secure filing system with efficient retrieval times.
• Utilise IT systems to increase departmental efficiency.
• Update and manage statistical information related to sales.

Travel, Entertainment, Conferences and Meetings

• Book and confirm travel arrangements as required.
• Reserve meeting and training venues when needed.
• Organise meetings including the provision of refreshments.
• Prepare and distribute minutes and agendas in a timely manner.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.