Sales Coordinator

A well-established food manufacturing company, specialising in providing top-tier services to the hospitality and catering sector, is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to join their team as a Sales Coordinator reporting to the Sales Manager. This permanent opportunity offers micro-flexible working hours, working on-site and field-based (own transport required) with general operating hours from 8am to 5pm. Operating in a non-traditional sales environment, the position offers rare and structured mentorship from highly experienced industry professionals, focusing entirely on exceptional service delivery and client retention rather than aggressive sales targets. Key Responsibilities: Comprehensive Sales Cycle Mastery: Develop a deep, practical understanding of the organisation's end-to-end sales workflow, including order processing, invoicing mechanisms, and long-term client retention strategies. Client Relationship Management: Shadow the Sales Manager during initial field visits, transitioning into independently representing the organisation at formal and informal client meetings to sustain high-touch service standards. Market Prospecting & Development: Identify and map out commercial opportunities within targeted hospitality segments, specifically engaging with hotels, coffee shop chains, and office catering entities. Administrative Enablement: Deliver dedicated administrative support to the Sales Manager to optimise daily operational workflows and maintain accurate client communication records. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner actively with the internal telesales and account management teams to align client-facing activities with daily volume and delivery goals. Requirements Qualification: Matric / Grade 12 / relevant certificate Fluent in English At least 2 years experience working in an office environment. Experience & Intent: A definitive desire to build a long-term career in client management and sales development, backed by an organised approach to handling multiple concurrent tasks. Communication & Presence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to converse professionally and build trust with diverse client stakeholders. Mentorship Readiness: A highly coach-able mindset with a positive attitude, fully open to receiving structured guidance, training, and constructive feedback from long-tenured managers. Autonomy & Trust: Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when representing the brand externally. Mobility: A valid driver's licence and reliable personal transport are essential to facilitate regular travel to various client locations. Software: Microsoft Office Suite: Foundational proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel ; CRM (client database) Benefits Work Type: Permanent, Flexible working hours, On-site and Field-Based (Local travel required for client consultations). Official office hours are: 08h00 - 17h00, Mon - Fri. Elite Professional Mentorship: Direct, hands-on daily grooming from a Sales Manager with 17 years of tenure and a Sales Director with over 25 years of industry leadership. Target-Free Environment: A supportive, collaborative, and high-output workplace culture focused on exceptional service quality and client longevity rather than high-stress numeric quotas. Travel Reimbursement: Equitable, work-related travel compensation structured in alignment with fair AA-related rates, formulated to cover the fuel fully, servicing, and maintenance of your private vehicle. Tools of the Trade: Provision of an adequate cellular phone allowance alongside a corporate laptop to facilitate remote and field-based operations. Performance Incentives: Eligibility for a 13th cheque and an annual salary increase, both determined by individual performance outcomes (annual increases become applicable after 12 months of service) and company performance. Retirement Funding: Access to an exceptional provident fund scheme, negotiable upon commencement, which effectively contributes an additional 6.5% toward your overall remuneration package at that stage. (this benefit is only applicable to Wellness & Corporate Perks: Allocation of complimentary company products and services.