Established in 1970, Unique Personnel Recruitment Agency has consistently delivered a friendly and professional employment service for more than 35 years of operational excellence. Our main focus has traditionally been in Gauteng, South Africa, but since the implementation of new innovations we now recruit nationally and globally. As a result it's not surpri...
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Sales coordinators play a crucial role in supporting sales teams and ensuring smooth operations within a sales department. Here are some typical duties they might handle:
Administrative Support: Manage schedules, appointments, and calendars for the sales team. They might handle correspondence, prepare reports, and assist in organizing meetings or presentations.
Customer Interaction: Respond to customer inquiries, provide information about products or services, and assist in resolving customer issues or complaints. They may also maintain customer databases.
Order Processing: Handle sales orders, including entering them into systems, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating with other departments like logistics or finance to ensure timely delivery and invoicing.
Sales Team Support: Assist in preparing sales materials, presentations, proposals, and contracts. They might also help in maintaining sales documentation and records.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, track product availability, and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure stock availability.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate sales reports, analyze sales data, and provide insights to the sales team to help identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Coordination and Communication: Act as a liaison between different departments, such as marketing, customer service, and logistics, to ensure smooth communication and coordination of activities related to sales.
CRM Management: Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to maintain and update customer information, track sales activities, and generate reports.
Support for Sales Strategies: Assist in the implementation of sales strategies and initiatives, including promotional activities, campaigns, or events.
Training and Onboarding: Help in training new sales team members on processes, systems, and company policies.
Sales coordinators need to be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills to effectively support sales teams and contribute to the overall success of the sales department.