Sales Support Administrator

SUMMARY:
Quote Specialist

POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for a driven, organised and highly accurate Quote Specialist to join their team.

This is a fast-paced role suited to someone who is commercially minded, sales driven, detail-oriented and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple RFQs and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer RFQs and prepare accurate, competitive quotations.
• Source products and obtain competitive supplier pricing.
• Compare pricing, specifications, availability and lead times.
• Calculate costs, markups and gross profit.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and delivery terms.
• Read and interpret technical specifications, BOQs and datasheets.
• Source alternative products where required.
• Track and follow up outstanding quotations.
• Support Sales Representatives and contribute to quote-to-order conversion.
• Verify customer POs against quotations.
• Maintain accurate quotation records and documentation.
• Work closely with Sales, Buying, Logistics and Finance teams.

Requirements

• 3–5 years'' relevant experience, with at least 2 years in quotations, sourcing or technical sales.
• Experience with pumps, valves, motors, bearings, steel, piping, tools, PPE or similar industrial products is advantageous.
• Strong costing, negotiation and supplier-sourcing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Matric / Grade 12 essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.
• Experience with quotation/accounting systems is advantageous.
• Own transport and driver''s licence required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

SPEED • ACCURACY • SOURCING • COSTING • COMMERCIAL THINKING • FOLLOW-UP • PROBLEM-SOLVING • ACCOUNTABILITY

If you are proactive, persistent and commercially driven, and enjoy turning RFQs into profitable business, we would like to hear from you.