Wholesale Assistant

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Keep track of customer orders, ensure the right prices are charged, and manage, arrange and document scheduled timely and correct deliveries.
• Negotiate service agreements, contracts and credit terms.
• Ensure timely payment from clients.
• Manage communication with clients and merchandisers.
• Prepare sales reports to keep management informed.
• Service customer accounts through the system and also establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules.
• Prepare file records for various functioning activities appropriately.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and assist in increasing sales.
• Keep track of inventory for wholesale distribution.
• Develop strategies/ideas to increase wholesale sales.
• Follow up on products ordered, delivered and Invoices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or Business Administration. Previous experience in wholesale/sales/merchandising is an added advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills, including MS Office and Excel
• Capable of managing own workload and confidence in liaising at all levels of the business

Personal Qualities:

• A strong, proactive team worker
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail and works well under pressure
• Strong interest in sales and marketing
• Ability to understand customer requirements and identify potential/prospective clients

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s Licence with a clean track record of at least 2 years