Sales Support Verfied

Salary Negotiable Not Specified more than 14 days ago 26-02-2017 9:08:49 PM
12-03-2017 9:08:49 PM

One of our Clients, specializing in Investments, currently has a vacancy available for a Sales Support Representative. They are based in Gauteng, Johannesburg. The opportunity is an 8 month contract position.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must have an appropriate tertiary education with a good understanding of accounting
  • An appropriate tertiary education
  • Min 3-5 relevant working experience
  • Previous working experience in the finance industry will be viewed favorably
  • Computer literacy: must be proficient it word, excel and PowerPoint and have experience using CRM systems.
  • Professional
  • Friendly and diplomatic Nature, possessing sufficient maturity to speak confidently with intermediaries and clients.
  • Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
  • Use initiative
  • Hardworking, organized and in control of their duties
  • Work well within a team

 Primary job function:

Sales Support:

  • - printing fact sheets, or presentations on request for consultants
  • - compiling booklets for consultants to take to their advisors
  • - emailing documents for consultants if they are on the road
  • - diary management – making appointments for consultants
  • - CRM Updates – managing daily and real time updates on behalf of the sales team
  • - CRM reporting – extracting reports and data from CRM
  • - assisting where possible with incoming phone calls and walk-in clients

Events and Marketing:

  • - attending and assisting with events and office functions for Gauteng region
  • - setting up the meeting & presentation rooms
  • - liaising with caterers & suppliers of beverages (when required)
  • - printing, compiling folders for event material
  • - managing client lists, keeping track of and communicating RSVPs
  • - typing up feedback on suppliers and venues to communicate to marketing
  • - managing marketing inventory in JHB office

General office duties:

  • - managing the office, supplies, suppliers, etc.
  • - opening up and locking up the office during working hours
  • - answering advisor, client & supplier calls
  • - correspondence in terms of emails
  • - welcoming clients/advisors to the office
  • - make bookings for team lunches
  • · Management support:
  • - assisting with various reports and leads research
  • - managing/updating unallocated/new advisors in the Gauteng region

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

  • · Tenacity
  • · Strong planning and co-coordinating skills
  • · Self - motivated with high levels of initiative
  • · An ability to maintain high levels of productivity
  • · Good analytical ability
  • · An ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and clients
  • · Tolerance for stress
  • · A willingness to continuously learn
  • · Decision making
  • · Innovative thinking

Ref: CPT000262/LC