Marketing/Business Development Assistant - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 19-08-2016 8:33:54 AM
16-09-2016 8:33:54 AM
This post is a position for a young, energetic and eager-to-learn individual who is not afraid to take on challenges and use their initiative within a team environment to grow the organisation. The successful candidate must be able to grasp concepts quickly, and be able to effectively increase sales through database development and targeted phone calls and meetings.

Key Responsibilities (amongst others) include:

• Make targeted phone calls to potential clients and set up and attend meetings
• Build relationships with potential clients
• Do market research in the Industry
• Brainstorm and develop strategies to gain new clients
• Assist in the design and co-ordinate targeted emails, design corporate profiles, events
• Assist in the development of processes and procedures in the business
• Assist in the development of target market database
• Some driving may be required
• The position is not limited to the above specifications

Role requirements:

• BCom or similar
• Sales experience
• Good English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Efficient time management
• Be able to grasp concepts easily and be able to multi-task
• Hardworking
• Young, energetic and goal orientated, must be willing to learn and grow with the organisation
• Work well under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be prepared to work over time if required
• Must take ownership of the position
• Must have own car and drivers licence

Recruiter: Merchantec