Description

A position with this leading South African publisher and agent for British and American books has an opening for a Sales Administration Assistant in our Christian Books Division based in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

•  Create sales kits and order forms for presentation to the trade.
•  Coordinate with UK / US publishers to gather information for assembling sales kits.
•  Distribute sales material.
•  Load and maintain data within the system.
•  Generate and maintain stocklists.
•  Create digital presentations.
•  Handle queries from customer services and customers.
•  Assist sales reps with queries and information requests.
•  Perform general secretarial duties.

Requirements

•  Excellent communication skills in English, written and verbal, are essential.
•  A general understanding of books and/or the South African book trade is advantageous.
•  Strong interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills are essential.
•  A solid understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet usage, and email management is required.
•  Experience with design software is advantageous.