Assistant to the Executive: Sales (CPT)

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POSITION INFO:
ENVIRONMENT: IDENTIFY and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity by providing seamless, high-level administrative support as the next Assistant to the Executive: Sales wanted by a dynamic Micro Insurer. Your core focus will be providing administrative support to the Executive: Sales, including scheduling, coordination, communication, and daily sales operations logistics. You will also maintain accurate customer and product databases; collate sales reports and prepare PowerPoint presentations while coordinating arrangements for the annual Sales Conference. The successful incumbent must have Grade 12\/Matric or equivalent and preferably hold a Secretarial or Administrative Assistant Diploma, or equivalent qualification with strong administrative & presentation skills, fast and accurate typing ability and proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.   DUTIES: ·        Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity. ·        Maintain accurate customer and product databases and track relevant data. ·        Arrange travel and itineraries for the Executive: Sales. ·        Coordinate arrangements for the annual Sales Conference. ·        Collate sales reports and prepare PowerPoint presentations. ·        Provide administrative support to the Executive: Sales, including scheduling, coordination, communication, and daily sales operations logistics. ·        Assist with queries from District Branch Managers. ·        Support performance analysis and help identify areas for improvement. ·        Ensure effective coordination between teams and departments. ·        Draft letters relating to the Sales Advisor Division as required. ·        Prepare requisitions, including travel and refund requests, as required.   REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications - ·        Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification is essential. ·        A Secretarial or Administrative Assistant Diploma, or equivalent qualification, is preferred.   Experience\/Skills - ·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. ·        Strong administrative skills are required. ·        Strong presentation skills are required. ·        Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required. ·        Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. ·        Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. ·        Fast and accurate typing skills. ·        Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, other departments, and management. ·        Good time management skills, with the ability to deliver results and meet deadlines. ·        Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.   Advantageous – ·        Experience in the Financial Services industry. ·        Additional language skills.