SALES ASSISTANT
SALES ASSISTANT
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Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detailoriented Sales Assistant to support our business development and recruitment sales team. This role plays a key part in helping our agency grow by assisting with client outreach administrative tasks lead generation and sales operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills excellent communication abilities and a keen interest in business development and sales.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Support & Lead Generation
- Assist in identifying and researching potential clients and business opportunities.
- Maintain and update CRM systems with client details interactions and followups.
- Conduct initial outreach to prospective clients via email LinkedIn and phone calls.
- Help prepare sales materials presentations and proposals for client meetings.
- Support the Senior Business Development Manager in executing lead generation strategies.
Client Relationship Management
- Act as a point of contact for clients ensuring prompt and professional communication.
- Schedule and coordinate client meetings calls and followups.
- Assist in preparing client contracts agreements and necessary documentation.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service and support throughout the sales cycle.
Administrative & Reporting Tasks
- Organize and maintain sales records reports and performance tracking documents.
- Support in monitoring sales performance metrics and generating regular reports.
- Assist with market research to analyse industry trends competition and opportunities.
- Coordinate with marketing finance and recruitment teams to ensure smooth business operations.
Marketing & Outreach Support
- Help manage social media and email marketing campaigns targeting potential clients.
- Assist in organizing networking events webinars and client engagement activities.
- Gather insights from client interactions to help refine marketing and sales strategies.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 13 years of experience in sales support business development or administrative roles (preferably in recruitment staffing or a related industry).
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with clients.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail time management and ability to multitask.
- TechSavvy: Proficiency in CRM software Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and communication platforms like Zoom or Slack.
- Sales & Customer Service Aptitude: An interest in sales client relationship management and business development.
- Initiative & Teamwork: Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Qualifications & Skills Experience: 1-3 years of experience in sales support, business development, or administrative roles (preferably in recruitment, staffing, or a related industry). Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients. Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to multitask. Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and communication platforms like Zoom or Slack. Sales & Customer Service Aptitude: An interest in sales, client relationship management, and business development. Initiative & Teamwork: Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Education
Graduate of Business Administration course or equivalent.
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Financial Services / Insurance Agencies and Brokerages / Investment Banking
