Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Coordinator to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to support marketing initiatives and contribute to the development and execution of marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative support to the National Marketing and Sales manager in respect of quotations, file preparation, security templates, bond instructions and other marketing administration activities
• Following up with referrals and meeting with prospective clients
• Using initiative to create new leads and possible new business
• Attend meetings with prospects and use selling skills to create new business and new clients where applicable
• Simplify complex data into a user-friendly format such as graphs, charts and other visual aids for clients and management
• Assistance in connecting with prospective customers to understand their business and gather appropriate financial and AR related information
• Analyzing prospective clients needs to propose and close appropriate factoring and lending facilities
• Preparation of various monthly marketing reports based on results and new business
• Ensure that all reports are issued timely and accurately
• Prepare presentations for Senior Management and the Directors when needed

• Grade 12 Certificate or higher diploma in marketing, business administration, or a related field
• Strong communication skills, to effectively convey ideas and messages
• Well-developed creativity skills to contribute to marketing content and campaign development
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, analyze market trends, and provide actionable insights
• Familiarity with a business-to-business (B2B) environment and understanding of sales and marketing principles
• Basic knowledge of finance or accounting, with an understanding of financial terminology (not extensive)
• Bilingual proficiency in Afrikaans and English
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document creation and data analysis
• Familiarity with communication platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, or other media interfaces for video conferences
• Own transport is essential
• Familiarity with MS Teams, ZOOM or any other media interface for video conferences

O'Brien Recruitment