Assistant to Executive: Sales at Kontak Recruitment

Build your career in the financial services sector while providing high-level support to the senior Sales Executive.
This varied role offers hands-on exposure to sales operations, reporting, coordination and process improvement within a busy head-office environment.


Minimum Requirements:


Grade 12 or equivalent qualification - essential
Secretarial or Administrative Assistant Diploma or equivalent qualification - preferred
Minimum 2 years' relevant administrative, executive support or sales support experience
Previous experience within the financial services industry - essential
Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to prepare professional PowerPoint presentations
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Additional language skills advantageous
Strong administrative and presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Fast and accurate typing skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as within a team


Duties and Responsibilities:


Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive: Sales
Manage scheduling, coordination, communication and daily sales operations logistics
Arrange travel and prepare itineraries
Coordinate arrangements for the annual Sales Conference
Collate sales reports and prepare PowerPoint presentations
Maintain accurate customer and product databases and track relevant information
Assist District Branch Managers with queries
Support sales performance analysis and identify areas for improvement
Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and productivity
Coordinate effectively between teams and departments
Draft letters and correspondence relating to the Sales Division
Prepare requisitions, including travel and refund requests
Carry out reasonable additional duties required to support the Sales Division