Strand - Our client, an established timber merchant based in Strand, specialising in locally sourced and imported timber products, is seeking to employ a Sales Administrator

The successful candidate will assist walk-in customers in the showroom, handle telephonic and email enquiries, prepare quotations and provide customers with advice on suitable products.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting walk-in customers in the showroom
• Handling telephone and email sales enquiries
• Advising customers on suitable timber and related products
• Preparing quotations and following up with customers
• Processing sales orders and invoices
• Checking stock availability and advising customers on lead times
• Liaising with the warehouse regarding orders, collections and deliveries
• Maintaining good relationships with existing and new customers
• Handling customer queries and providing after-sales service
• General sales administration and maintaining accurate customer records

Requirements:

• Matric
• Previous internal sales, counter sales or showroom sales experience
• Experience within the timber, building materials, hardware or construction industry will be advantageous
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good numerical ability
• Computer literate
• Accurate and detail-orientated
• Able to work in a busy sales environment and handle several enquiries at once
• Friendly, professional and sales-driven

The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, practical and confident in assisting clients with product selection while providing a high level of service.