Sales Assistant

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📍 South Africa
📅 Posted 2026-08-08 · via Himalayas
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Sales Assistant (Remote) – CRM, Scheduling & Sales Operations Support

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (Aligned with Sales Team Schedules)
About the Role

At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring a Sales Assistant to support a fast-paced sales team by keeping operations organized, accurate, and moving forward.

This is an execution-focused role—not a sales position.

You’ll play a critical role in supporting the sales process through CRM management, scheduling, proposal preparation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. Your work will help sales representatives stay focused on building relationships and closing deals while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

If you’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy supporting high-performing teams behind the scenes, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Own
CRM Management (Core Focus)

- Maintain clean and accurate CRM data across platforms such as:

- Salesforce

- HubSpot

- Zoho CRM

- Pipedrive

- Update leads, contacts, opportunities, and account records daily.

- Remove duplicate records and correct incomplete or inaccurate information.

- Ensure pipeline data remains current and reliable for reporting and forecasting.

Scheduling & Sales Coordination

- Schedule discovery calls, demos, meetings, and follow-ups across multiple time zones.

- Coordinate calendars using:

- Google Calendar

- Microsoft Outlook

- Calendly

- Ensure sales representatives are fully prepared before every meeting.

- Coordinate internal meetings, reminders, and follow-up activities.

Proposal & Sales Documentation

- Prepare, format, and proofread:

- Sales proposals

- Quotes

- Presentations

- Support RFP and RFI responses using existing templates.

- Create polished client-facing materials using:

- Google Slides

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- Canva

Reporting & Sales Operations

- Generate weekly and monthly reports covering:

- Pipeline activity

- Sales performance

- Conversion metrics

- Key sales KPIs

- Maintain dashboards that provide leadership with accurate sales visibility.

- Ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on schedule.

Communication & Follow-Up

- Draft professional follow-up emails after meetings.

- Send reminders, thank-you emails, and next-step communications.

- Assist with inbound lead routing and initial customer responses.

- Help maintain timely communication throughout the sales process.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Collaborate with:

- Marketing

- Finance

- Operations

- Track internal handoffs to ensure deals continue moving forward.

- Coordinate documentation, approvals, and operational requests across departments.

What Success Looks Like

- CRM records remain clean, accurate, and organized.

- Meetings are scheduled efficiently without conflicts.

- Sales representatives are fully prepared for client conversations.

- Reports are accurate and delivered on time.

- Proposals, follow-ups, and internal coordination happen without delays.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

- Strong written communicator with professional email etiquette.

- Proactive and solution-oriented.

- Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Enjoy supporting teams and improving operational efficiency.

Required Experience & Skills
Experience

- 1–2 years of experience in:

- Sales Support

- Administrative Support

- Operations Coordination

- Sales Administration

Core Skills

- Hands-on experience with at least one CRM platform.

- Strong scheduling and calendar management experience.

- Proficiency with:

- Google Workspace or Microsoft Office

- Excellent written English communication skills.

- Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Nice-to-Have

- Experience preparing proposals or sales presentations.

- Familiarity with SDR or BDR sales workflows.

- Experience supporting:

- B2B SaaS companies

- Mar

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