Job Description

Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
Sales Assistant Port Elizabeth
Our client:
A company that is a well-established leader in the taxidermy and trophy management business, offering high quality service and craftsmanship to both local and international clients, and providing a client experience that is worth remembering.
The job in a nut-shell:
The Sales Assistant is an important support role designed to help sales team manage their daily tasks, streamline operations, provide client support and feedback, and improve overall efficiency.
An important note:
Good communication etiquette and excellent client relationship skills are non-negotiable.
Awesome career opportunity awaits!
Requirements:

• Have a Matric.
• Valid Drivers license and own vehicle.
• Computer Literate (MS Office).
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Customer service/Sales experience.
• Good time management skills.
• Be able to function well under high pressure.
• Task/ Goal Driven.
• Professional working proficiency of the English Language.
• Positive attitude and attention to detail.
• Good communication etiquette and client relationship skills.
• Problem solver.
• Use your own initiative.
• Work well in a team.
• Be between the ages of 25-45.
• Must have strong administrative skills.

Advantageous:

• Have knowledge of Wildlife and the Hunting Industry.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Provides a work environment that brings about a harmonious work environment, positive energy, creativity and promotes teamwork among employees.
• Set and maintain productivity, quality, cost, service delivery, safety, morale and innovation standards.
• Meet all budgetary targets and KPIs as set by EXCO.
• Prepare and manage the businesss operating budget.
• Make effective decisions to help the company run smoothly.
• Generate income for the Branch and make sure operations are run cost effectively.
• Effective management of costs.
• Reporting on DODs accurately and on time on a monthly basis to the Finance Department.
• Hiring, supervise and evaluate employees and their job performance.
• Maintain high level of administrative accuracy.
• Establish and maintain a healthy relationship with our customers.
• Provide customers with service that exceeds expectation.
• Directly oversees all inventory (spares and assets) of the branches and management of the warehouses.
• Ensure all customer projects run smoothly and most efficiently and that deadlines are met.
• Fleet control - done in line with the company Vehicle Policy and reporting platforms available.
• Ensure that you and your team conduct an accurate car stock take once a week.
• Continuous Training and development of all staff.
• Implementation of and continuous adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Visit the East London and George branches on a quarterly basis.
• Pro-actively leads continuous improvements based on outcomes from Root Cause Analysis investigations held from all losses (Quality, Vehicle, Finance, Safety, Downtime) incurred.
• Attendance to OPS and Project Meetings and leads KPI performance discussions.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate Safety and Security measures is in place for the Region.
• Identifies ill-discipline within the Branches and ensures that all ill-discipline is acted upon within the parameters of the company Discipline Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for managing relationships with landlords for the EC Warehouses and ensuring that monthly rental, utility payments and contracts is kept up to date.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.