Category Sales Graduate

Category Sales Graduate

Description -

Job Summary
• This role is responsible for managing the order entry process, maintaining customer records and CRM data, and assisting with sales forecasting. The role monitors inventory, identifies process improvements, and offers support to the sales team. The role facilitates communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the sales cycle while addressing and integrating customer feedback.

Responsibilities
• Manages the order entry process ensuring accuracy and works with various departments to fulfill customer orders.
• Maintains and updates customer records and sales-related information in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares regular sales reports and dashboards for the sales team and management, highlighting key performance metrics and trends.
• Assists in the development of sales forecasts and projections based on historical data and market trends.
• Monitors and tracks inventory levels by coordinating with internal teams to ensure that products are available for sale.
• Maintains and updates sales-related documentation, including contracts, agreements, and sales collateral.
• Identifies areas for process improvement within the sales support function and works with the team to implement changes.
• Provides support to the sales team by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and assisting with sales-related tasks.
• Monitors customer feedback and satisfaction levels, and takes action to address any issues or concerns.
• Interfaces with internal stakeholders, partners, and end customers to communicate status or resolve issues arising during or after the sales cycle.

Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year Degree in Sales, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in customer support, sales operations, sales support, people management, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications
• Certified Sales Operations Professional (CSOP)

Knowledge & Skills
• Administrative Support
• Cold Calling
• Customer Relationship Management
• Customer Support
• Finance
• Inside Sales
• Invoicing
• Marketing
• Merchandising
• Product Knowledge
• Project Coordination
• Proofreading
• Sales Administration
• Sales Management
• Sales Process
• Sales Prospecting
• Sales Support
• Salesforce
• SAP Applications
• Selling Techniques

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
• Impacts own work and acts as a team member by providing information, analysis, and recommendations in support of team efforts.

Complexity
• Learns to apply basic theories and concepts to work tasks.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
 

Job -

Sales Operations

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (South Africa)

Travel -

Relocation -

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

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