Sales Co-ordinator

Cape Herb & Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 500 people and operating across 3 sites in Cape Town. Centred around innovation and quality, Cape Herb & Spice gives any candidate a great opportunity to gain extensive international experience and build an exciting career.

Role Objective:

To support the Key Account Manager and oversee seamless execution of customer orders.

Key Functional Areas:

• Customer communication
• Internal liaison
• Administrational support

Responsibilities:

• Oversee loading of orders (or assist loading when necessary) and order confirmation process
• Assist with BOM sign-off and new product readiness
• Drive sales order through the supply chain and keep customer informed
• Assist KAM with internal departmental liaison
• Ensure resolution of shortages or issues related to orders
• Co-ordinating the sending of samples
• Assist with gathering forecasts and required information from customers
• Maintain customer databases
• Ensure customer specific requirements are met, be it taking photos of containers, sending test results on raw materials etc
• Co-ordinate payment and dispatch arrangement

Education and Required Knowledge:

• Grade 12 qualification with 2-5 years relevant experience
• A Project Management short course (advantageous)
• Excellent computer skills
• Syspro knowledge is an advantage
• Strong written communication and ability to convey information clearly and concisely

Personal Characteristics:

• Good work ethic
• Highly organised, detail orientated and accurate
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• A proactive approach and able to use initiative
• Willingness to learn new skills

If you have not received a response within two weeks of application submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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