Sales Administrator

Sheldon Recruitment

Reference: EL003303-Janin-1

Our client is seeking a Sales Administrator for a permanent role based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Applicants are required to strictly meet the following criteria:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent essential (Maths preferred).
  • 2+ years’ warehouse-related experience as well as 2+ years’ experience in a sales support or sales administrative role, ideally within the chemical industry
  • Chemical-related experience is advantageous
  • Proficient in MS Office and Syspro
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Confident and able to handle conflict situations
  • Willing to work flexible hours and able to deal well with customers

The s uccessful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Internal Sales / Customer Service Functions:

  • Direct liaison (via email, telephonically, etc.) between the sales force, customers, and company supply chain to fill all internal and external customer orders timeously and accurately
  • Receiving, processing and distribution of all customer orders
  • Handling of customer queries should they arise
  • Manage incoming calls from suppliers and customers
  • Identify back orders or no stock items and communicate with the client and sales force as to status
  • Close off back orders and ensure stock is received / dispatched according to customers’ requirements, within the specified time frame
  • Field and follow up on order and delivery queries
  • Process and submit proforma and/or urgent quotations within the specified time frame
  • Process FOL (Free on Loan) orders and ensure the relevant agreements are completed
  • Regular communication to update sales forces on logistics and issues regarding customer requirements
  • Provide regular feedback to clients and sales force regarding order fulfilment status
  • Assure all complaints are recorded properly and are closed out upon resolution with the customer
  • Maintaining a delivery note register for all manual orders

Administration Functions:

  • Manage all administration regarding orders received / dispatched
  • Ensure proper administration systems are maintained / utilised to ensure efficient and effective services to internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure correct documents are utilised for the issuing and returning of FOL (Free on Loan) equipment
  • Assist with stocktake where required
  • Manage administration of Service Technician’s calendar

Sal ary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV, and all supporting documentation through to ***email_hidden***

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful