Job description
Responsibilities
- Support the Internal Sales Manager by overseeing /managing the daily operational activities of all customer-facing support functions, ensuring service excellence, operational efficiency, and effective team performance.
- Assist Internal Sales Manager with management and guidance of employees with regards to performance, KPIS, staff management etc.
- Supervise day-to-day customer service operations, including order and quotation processing, export coordination, case management, and front-desk / showroom functions.
- Ensure service standards are consistently maintained, turnaround times are achieved, and operational issues are identified, addressed, and resolved promptly to maintain customer satisfaction and business continuity.
- Supervise daily order processing, quotations, and customer queries.
- Supervise internal sales team operationally.
- Implement strategies to improve customer service, satisfaction, reduction in queries / concerns.
- Monitoring of case management queues and ensure timely resolution.
- Oversee the coordination between Internal Sales and External Sales.
- Ensure reception/front desk operations maintain professional standards.
- Track and manage turnaround times and service levels.
- Ensure internal processes and SOPs are adhered to.
- Escalate performance concerns to the Internal sales manager.
- Ensure export compliance requirements are met and provide relevant support to the team.
- Monitor order accuracy and reduce operational errors.
- Assist with implementation of system improvements and usage by the team.
- Oversee and monitor demo bookings and scheduling.
- Ensure showroom stock accuracy, readiness and cleanliness.
- Monitor trends in customer feedback and implementation of relevant action accordingly.
- Ensure communication with customers regarding delays or issues and relevant problem solving.
- Prepare operational reports for the Internal Sales manager.
- Highlight risks, delays, and performance gaps.
- Close or request escalation of critical matters timeously.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- A tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree) in Sales, Marketing
- At least 3 - 5 years in internal sales, sales administration, or customer service, combined with at least 2 years in a direct leadership or supervisory role.
- Experience in retail / wholesale or foodservice equipment / appliances would be an advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), CRM software (like Salesforce, HubSpot), and ERP systems (such as SAP or Syspro).
- Customer Service orientated.
- Exceptional skills in follow-up and feedback.
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