Sales Assistant

South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Remote Executive Assistant with Sales Experience to support our executive team while also assisting with sales outreach and customer relationship management. This role requires a unique blend of administrative expertise and sales acumen, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and has a strong attention to detail.
Requirements
Executive Support

  • Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments across time zones.
  • Handle email correspondence, prioritize messages, and draft responses as needed.
  • Organize and maintain files, documents, and reports.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and other business materials.
  • Conduct research on various topics to support decision-making.
  • Manage special projects, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion.
Sales Support & Outreach
  • Identify market opportunities and research potential customers via LinkedIn, Google, and social media.
  • Conduct outreach to potential clients, distributors, and re-distributors to achieve sales goals.
  • Pitch potential customers via email, phone calls, or video meetings, following up as needed to close deals.
  • Prepare compelling sales presentations in Google Slides or PowerPoint.
  • Coordinate product sample requests for customers and events, supporting trade shows and marketing preparations.
  • Support customer and distributor activation initiatives.
  • Analyze sales reports, conduct data analysis, and assist in trade spend calculations.
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in sales and/or executive assistance.
  • Must be able to work on Eastern Standard Time (EST).
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Highly motivated, resourceful, and a go-getter mentality.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail), Excel, Microsoft Word.
  • Experience with CRM software and sales tools is a plus.
  • Comfortable working flexible hours when needed.
Benefits
  • Two weeks of paid time off.
  • Training and development programs.
  • Work from home.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1537592
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    South Africa, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned