Senior Sales Consultant

An expanding public-sector entity in Mbombela, Mpumalanga is on the lookout for a talented Senior Sales Consultant. The position suits someone who is confident making decisions and owning the result.

Training is practical and ongoing rather than a once-off exercise. The team values honesty, hard work, and treating every customer with respect. The setting is busy but well-organised, with a focus on getting the job done properly. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

Records Management & Systems

• Capture, update, and verify client and employee data on the company's database or CRM system with high accuracy, conducting periodic data quality audits to identify and correct duplicate records, incomplete fields, or outdated contact information.
• Process and track incoming and outgoing documentation such as job applications, invoices, purchase orders, and contracts through the appropriate approval workflows, maintaining an accurate document register at every stage of processing.

Office & Administrative Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff including booking domestic and international flights, accommodation, and car hire, and preparing detailed itineraries with all relevant contact information, meeting schedules, and venue directions.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to management by scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing agendas and meeting packs, taking accurate minutes, and diligently following up on action items to ensure timely completion and accountability.
• Type, format, proofread, and distribute correspondence including letters, memos, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Office, ensuring professional presentation, correct formatting, and grammatical accuracy in all outgoing documentation and communications.
• Manage the procurement of office supplies, stationery, and consumables by monitoring stock levels, obtaining competitive quotations from approved suppliers, placing purchase orders, and reconciling supplier invoices against delivery notes before payment.

Reception & Client Liaison

• Manage a multi-line switchboard by answering incoming calls within three rings, screening and directing calls to appropriate departments, and taking detailed messages when colleagues are unavailable including caller name, company, contact number, and nature of enquiry.
• Assist clients and visitors with enquiries in a courteous and helpful manner, providing accurate information about the organisation's services, hours of operation, and locations, and directing individuals to the appropriate department or resource person efficiently.

• A positive and helpful attitude with a genuine desire to provide excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with ability to produce well-formatted documents.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy with the ability to transcribe dictation and produce error-free documents under time pressure.
• A minimum of one to two years of experience in an administrative or reception role within a professional office environment.
• A well-presented and professional appearance at all times, as the role involves being the face of the organisation to visitors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks while working calmly and efficiently under pressure.