Sales Administrator

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Admin Engineering
Reference: CPT000919/WN

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Sales AdministratorLocation: JohannesburgReporting to: Chief Executive OfficerIndustry: Power & Network Infrastructure (Data Centre / Telecoms / Mission-Critical Environments)My client supplies integrated power and network infrastructure solutions operating within telecom, fibre and data centre environments where accurate forecasting, structured sales reporting and pipeline visibility are critical to operational planning and stock control.

Role Overview
The Sales Administrator will provide structured oversight and coordination of the entire sales function.
This role is not purely administrative — it is analytical, strategic and operational. The successful candidate will ensure the CEO has real-time visibility into:

Sales pipeline status
New project opportunities
Market trends
Reasons for lost projects
Pricing performance
Sales team activity and performance metrics

The role will enable informed decision-making around stock planning, product introduction, marketing strategy and pricing.
Key Responsibilities

Sales Pipeline & Performance Oversight

Maintain and manage an accurate sales pipeline register
Track new project opportunities and probability weighting
Monitor monthly and annual sales budgets
Analyse win/loss ratios and document reasons for lost projects
Produce structured monthly sales performance reports for the CEO
Identify sales trends and emerging opportunities

Sales Administration & Coordination

Oversee quotation processes and follow-ups
Support invoicing coordination and documentation flow
Maintain CRM and customer database integrity
Coordinate internal and external sales activities
Organise and coordinate sales meetings

Strategy Execution & Reporting

Assist in executing sales strategies set by management
Monitor implementation and measure results
Provide structured feedback to management on performance gaps
Support pricing strategy management and margin tracking

Market & Customer Intelligence

Conduct market research and competitor analysis
Gather customer feedback
Track industry developments within telecom and data centre sectors
Identify product gaps and new market opportunities

Sales Content & Governance

Develop and maintain sales policies and processes
Maintain a structured sales content repository
Standardise proposal templates and pricing schedules
Assist in developing account management structures

Sales Team Support & Development

Support and coordinate training initiatives
Assist in motivating and aligning the sales team
Help structure account and product management responsibilities
Ensure professional, customer-centric service standards are maintained

Marketing & Product Support

Coordinate product marketing materials
Assist with social media content development
Support digital channel development
Assist with product launches and internal training coordination

Minimum Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Marketing, Sales Management, or similar)
5+ years’ experience in sales administration, sales operations or commercial coordination
Strong analytical ability and experience with sales reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience managing CRM systems
Experience working in technical, engineering or infrastructure-based environments

Advantageous

Exposure to telecom, power systems or data centre markets
Experience in pricing strategy or margin management
Experience supporting product launches
Understanding of stock forecasting principles

Key Competencies

Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Commercially aware
Strong reporting and presentation skills
Structured and process-driven
Confident engaging with senior leadership
Strong communication and coordination ability
Proactive and self-driven

Ideal Candidate
This role suits a commercially minded sales operations professional who enjoys structure, data analysis and strategy implementation.
The successful candidate will enable the CEO to maintain control and visibility over the sales function while strengthening processes, improving reporting accuracy and driving overall commercial performance.

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