Job Purpose

The Sales Assistant supports the sales and marketing team by assisting with client inquiries, promoting catering services, following up on leads, and helping to increase bookings and customer satisfaction for events and functions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and following up on new sales leads
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and social media
• Help prepare quotations, proposals, and basic contracts
• Support marketing activities, including social media posts and promotions
• Maintain customer records and assist with client follow-ups
• Assist during food tastings, exhibitions, and events when required
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure client requirements are met

Qualifications & Skills

• Grade 12 certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field (added advantage)
• Basic sales or customer service experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing
• Creative, organized, self-motivated, and target-driven

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must live within or near thornpark area
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Overtime and night allowance provided
• Staff lunch provided

• Assist in identifying and following up on new sales leads
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and social media
• Help prepare quotations, proposals, and basic contracts
• Support marketing activities, including social media posts and promotions
• Maintain customer records and assist with client follow-ups
• Assist during food tastings, exhibitions, and events when required
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure client requirements are met

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing
• Creative, organized, self-motivated, and target-driven

• Grade 12 certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field (added advantage)
• Basic sales or customer service experience preferred