Key Responsibilities:
Ensures operational sales effectiveness by establishing relationships with vendors and coordinating everyday interactions, queries and general information sharing with them.
Provides quotes for clients either from direct requests or on behalf of the sales team.
Influences the price and margin, by suggesting different products dependent on lead times, promotions, alternative suppliers and programs.
Provides support capacity required to administer aspects of the purchase order process by generating, distributing and administrating purchase orders.
Checks the quotes against raised order to ensure that what has been ordered has been quoted and that the correct terms and conditions have been applied.
Checks information on the most current vendor pricing conjunction with commercial colleagues and ensure access to vendor pricing.
Supports capacity provided on general sales related documentation through receiving, labelling, sorting, filing and distributing as is required.
Captures data and maintains systems as is required by the sales process and sales team.
Provides administrative support to the sales force when it is required.
Uses the systems and data to produce reports when necessary.
May be required to identify and recommend improvements to sales administration processes.
Knowledge and Attributes:
Detail oriented and highly organized.
Ability to work in a high paced environment.
Solid analytical skills.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Must be service oriented and have a positive attitude to work.
Skilled knowledge and understanding of sales processes, tools and methodologies would be advantageous.
Able to work in a team and independently, applying a proactive approach to work processes.
Ability to use judgement to make decisions about work process and apply improvements.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, BCom, Management, or a related field
Required Experience:
A part qualification either CPA Part 2 or ACCA Level 2 is an added advantage.
Minimum of two [2] years of progressive experience in finance or similar roles.
In-depth understanding of Sales operations processes and contract management
Proficiency in MS Office.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
Diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of political sensitivity.
Strong English skills and local language fluency required.
Exceptional communication and representational skills