Sales Operations (Sales Support) | Logistics/Freight Forwarding
The focus of District Sales Operations is to optimize the effectiveness of the Sales Team & Manager by providing consistent and pro-active support. This position will require some experience, knowledge, and background within the Logistics/Freight Forwarding Industry.
This opportunity will offer a rewarding remuneration package that includes Medical Aid & Pension Fund Benefits.
Minimum requirements:
- Matric/NQf4 (Pre-Requisite)
- Relevant Marketing or Business Administration qualification(advantageous)
- 3-5 years experience within a similar sales support function/role
- Logistics/freight forwarding industry experience preferred
- Intermediate to Advanced Level on MS Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Skilled in working with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Co-Pilot, and AI (advantageous)
- Must be able to work offsite for local events and travel for training sessions
- Strong communication and public speaking skills
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08h00 17h00
- Must have own vehicle and valid drivers license
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Support | Support and attend weekly district sales meetings | Manage and distribute sales leads | Organize Sales training sessions for your district | Manage company visitors and arrange meeting schedules with sales team
Reporting | Deliver reporting on a frequent basis to support sales initiatives and data integrity | Local expert and advocate of Sales Enablement tools
Bids | Facilitate bid organisation and responses for regions bid owners (Executive summaries, qualitative responses, formatting, deadline management, accuracy of response, etc.) | Local expert on bid management and facilitation
Events | Coordinate and deliver customer-facing district events for the Business Development teams | Analyse and deliver survey responses
Marketing | Local expert and advocate of templates and branding guidelines| Support local marketing needs | Coordinate and deliver Targeted Marketing Campaign and Regional Newsletter emails alongside Regional Sales Operations
Personal Growth | Attend training and development sessions to understand the requirements of Sales and Sales Operations | Work closely with Regional Sales Operations and GEO Sales Operations | Take on additional assignments, as required, in support of Business Development in the district/region