Assistant to National Sales Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG sector seeks to employ an Assistant to the National Sales Manager to join their Sales team. This position is based in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

- Matric
- Background in a position where you''ve liaised as a middle-man between a supplier and the end-user of a product will be advantageous.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Problem-solving aptitude

Duties include but not limited to:

- Assist with liaising with suppliers in order to confirm orders.
- Assist with liaising with customers in order to conclude sales of any nature.
- Handling all aspects of administration related to getting either a Purchase or a Sale onto the books.
- Assist with managing the diary of the National Sales Manager – scheduling customer appointments, etc.
- Good negotiating skills with a positive personality to ensure long-term relationships with buyers and customers.
- Research new suppliers and make recommendations to the National Sales Manager.
- Research new customer leads and make recommendations to the National Sales Manager.
- Keep abreast of market trends – both locally and internationally.
- Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable stock levels.
- Grasp an understanding of margin calculations in order to assist the general Sales Team with selling price indications.
- Assist by taking phone calls when the National Sales Manager is not available, either from suppliers or customers.
- Willingness to go the extra mile and possess a strong work ethic. Willingness to put in additional hours when required in order to get the job done.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Attention to detail – in everyday matters such as filing of documents in a neat and orderly fashion but also paying attention to matters in a way you can pre-empt any possible difficulties before they arise.
- Strong ability to multi-task and to perform under pressure.
- Most Important – must be completely loyal and trustworthy as you will be privileged to a lot of confidential information.
- All and any other related tasks & duties as expected from the employer from time to time.

 

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