TRAFFIC Western Cape

Sales Coordinator

United Exports
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Paarl, South Africa Posted on 03/03/2026

To provide essential support to the sales department,ensuring efficient operations, sales processes and accurate data management, the Sales Coordinator will play a critical role in maintaining accuraterecords, coordinating reporting, and supporting the sales team in achievingtheir goals.

Key Performance Outputs

  • Support Account Managers with processing opportunities and sales orders in the system
  • Monitor order fulfilment status, resolving open sales issues proactively
  • Collaborate with Sales Managers, Directors, and Logistics/Operations to ensure timely delivery
  • Create accurate sales orders using vessel split and opportunity data
  • Manage re-allocations, amendments, and new sales orders as required
  • Ensure sales timelines are met for pricing, opportunities, orders, and RAs
  • Facilitate on-time fulfilment to enable accurate invoicing by Finance
  • Maintain accurate financial records for sales transactions
  • Generate and process Return Authorisations (RAs)
  • Coordinate with Finance on credits, claims, and credit insurance approvals
  • Prepare claim import sheets following sales approval
  • Update Netsuite with approved credit insurance information
  • Coordinate Terms & Conditions signing and ensure compliance documentation is complete
  • Set up new customers accurately in the system
  • Maintain and improve CRM data quality, identifying and resolving data gaps
  • Capture, organize, and maintain sales leads from tradeshows, emails, and other sources
  • Manage client data and distribution lists for sales communications and newsletters
Sales Support & Process Improvement
  • Handle day-to-day customer queries when Account Managers are unavailable
  • Collaborate with team members to streamline sales processes
  • Participate in IFS audits as a sales team representative
  • Support the annual review and update of Sales SOPs
  • Assist with post-season and in-season customer and grower reviews/reports
  • Coordinate Market Feedback and Field Feedback reports to growers
  • Support Territory Directors with real-time sales data and reporting insights
Requirements Minimum Qualifications & Experience
  • Diploma or suitable tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field
  • 2-4 years' experience in a sales support, sales coordination, or similar role
What You Bring:
  • Previous experience in sales support, sales operations, customer administration, or a similar role
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Confidence working with CRM and ERP systems (experience with Netsuite is an advantage)
  • Solid understanding of sales order processing, invoicing, and credit processes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to support the wider team
  • Strong organisational and data management skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and reporting skills
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a collaborative, high-performing sales team where your contribution truly matters
  • Gain exposure across sales, finance, logistics, and operations, building valuable commercial experience
  • Work in a role with variety, responsibility, and visibility across the business
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Join a company that values process improvement, teamwork, and continuous learning

About This Role

Career insights for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products positions

Salary Benchmark
R42,824/month
R29,904 to R59,610/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Negotiation Persuasion Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Ivanti GoldMine Oracle Eloqua Infor CRM Airtable Blackboard Learn Oracle Database Microsoft Dynamics 365 Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job Overview

Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R42,824/month
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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