Sales Coordinator needed at United Exports

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Job title : Sales Coordinator

Job Location : Western Cape, Paarl

Deadline : January 23, 2026

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Key Performance Outputs Sales Operations & Order Management

  • Support Key Account Managers with processing opportunities and sales orders in the system
  • Monitor order fulfilment status, resolving open sales issues proactively
  • Collaborate with Sales Managers, Directors, and Logistics/Operations to ensure timely delivery
  • Create accurate sales orders using vessel split and opportunity data
  • Manage re-allocations, amendments, and new sales orders as required
  • Ensure sales timelines are met for pricing, opportunities, orders, and RAs
  • Facilitate on-time fulfilment to enable accurate invoicing by Finance

Sales Finance & Credit Support

  • Maintain accurate financial records for sales transactions
  • Generate and process Return Authorisations (RAs)
  • Coordinate with Finance on credits, claims, and credit insurance approvals
  • Prepare claim import sheets following sales approval
  • Update Netsuite with approved credit insurance information

Customer, Lead & Master Data Management

  • Coordinate Terms & Conditions signing and ensure compliance documentation is complete
  • Set up new customers accurately in the system
  • Maintain and improve CRM data quality, identifying and resolving data gaps
  • Capture, organize, and maintain sales leads from tradeshows, emails, and other sources
  • Manage client data and distribution lists for sales communications and newsletters

Sales Support & Process Improvement

  • Handle day-to-day customer queries when Account Managers are unavailable
  • Provide ad hoc sales support during peak periods
  • Collaborate with team members to streamline sales processes
  • Participate in IFS audits as a sales team representative
  • Support the annual review and update of Sales SOPs
  • Assist with post-season and in-season customer and grower reviews/reports

Reporting & Territory Intelligence

  • Coordinate Market Feedback and Field Feedback reports to growers
  • Support Territory Directors with real-time sales data and reporting insights

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or suitable tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field
  • 2–4 years’ experience in a sales support, sales coordination, or similar role

What You Bring:

  • Previous experience in sales support, sales operations, customer administration, or a similar role
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Confidence working with CRM and ERP systems (experience with Netsuite is an advantage)
  • Solid understanding of sales order processing, invoicing, and credit processes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to support the wider team
  • Strong organisational and data management skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and reporting skills

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a collaborative, high-performing sales team where your contribution truly matters
  • Gain exposure across sales, finance, logistics, and operations, building valuable commercial experience
  • Work in a role with variety, responsibility, and visibility across the business
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Join a company that values process improvement, teamwork, and continuous learning

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