Kenvue is currently recruiting for-
Sales Administrator
This position reports into Customer Director and is based at Cape Town, South Africa.
Who We Are
At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, were the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSONS and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22, 000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our futureand yours. For more information, click here .
Role reports to- Customer Director
Location- Cape Town, South Africa
Travel 0 %-
What You Will Do
The Sales Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support, coordinating sales administration activities, maintaining presentations and reports, entering data in customer database, and coordinating order placement and communication to field office personnel-
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the sales team, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars
- Collaborate with marketing team to develop and execute promotional campaigns
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies
- Assist in the development and implementation of sales activities and programs in coordination with the sales team.
- Maintain and update presentations, spreadsheets, documents, and reports to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Manage mailing activities as directed by the sales team.
- Document and communicate the procedure and workflow for sales administration activities to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Provide information and support to inquiries regarding function policies and procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of communications, presentations, custom reports, quota assignments, and other sales administration materials.
- Maintain and update customer database to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
- Coordinate order placement and communication to field office personnel to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products and free stock, include order template maintenance.
- Provide team support to the staff of sales administration in all aspects of their work including project management tasks.
- Develop and maintain sales reports and databases to track performance metrics and identify areas for improvement
- Coordinate with sales team to ensure timely and accurate processing of orders and invoices
- Assist with the preparation of sales proposals and presentations
- Ordering, maintaining, and working with CS to ensure delivery of free stock for the team as requested.
- E Market Power User
- Effective management of purchase orders via e-Market through to payment. This entails ensuring correct distribution, loading of POs on EMP, and ensuring invoices are received and uploaded to the E-Invoicing portal correctly and timeously.
- Managing the Monthly Accrual and Open PO Reports. Resolve all mismatches in SAP Lynx within 5 days.
- Vendor Onboarding- Review and assess new vendor applications and submit them through the EMarketplace platform.Work collaboratively with internal teams (procurement) to complete the vendor onboarding process.
- Purchase Order Creation-Utilize the EMarketplace guided buying app to initiate purchase orders for approved vendors and products.Accurately input order details including item descriptions, quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all necessary information is captured on the PO.
- Monitor the approval process and follow up with approvers for timely completion.
- Track purchase order status and proactively identify and address any potential issues or delays.
- Receipt Management-Verify the accuracy of delivered goods upon receipt, ensuring they match the purchase order specifications and quantities.Facilitate the receipt process within the EMarketplace platform, including capturing any discrepancies or exceptions.
- Oversee budget development, vendor selection, and contract negotiation for events and meetings.
- Coordinate and book internal/external meetings, arranging logistics and catering for both events and meetings.
- Co-ordination of Safe Fleet admin, Incident reviews, Training workshops, Safekeeping of Driver documentation, and internal Safe Fleet communication for the Consumer division
- Ensuring compliance with all drivers on the E-driving mentor insights App
- Review and process sales team expenses and submit through Concur, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and ensuring Smart Spend is always adhered to.
- Troubleshoot any issues related to expense reporting within Concur.
- Travel Arrangements-Utilize Concur or other travel management tools to book flights, hotels, and car rentals for sales team travel.
- Maintain training schedules and records within the Records Information Management System (RIMMS).
- Contribute to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment initiatives by providing accurate and timely information to maintain our BBBEE score.
- RAD (Request Approve Document) system role pre-approval from local Compliance department for projects that involve value exchange with an external party such as a health care professional, government official, third-party intermediary, or non-profit organization.
- Ensuring all POS materials are ordered and delivered timeously to relevant export markets.
- All general due diligence support.
- 4-6 years of experience in sales administration or related field
- Associated Degree or equivalent in business administration or related field
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently with high responsibility and prioritize and multitask with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, and good communication skills both in English
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of customer management and problem-solving
- Self-motivated, energetic, and with a proven sales record
- Relevant product experience preferred, with the ability to travel upcountry as needed
- Competitive Benefit Package*
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- This list could vary based on location/region
- Note- Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
Primary Location
Europe/Middle East/Africa-South Africa-Western Cape-Cape Town
Job Function
Sales Administration
Job Qualifications
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