WE WANT YOU! - The Publishers` Association of South Africa

WE WANT YOU!
Macmillan Education is a place where young and vibrant
minds meet. We’re a trusted education brand and our core
values are to be Passionate, Supportive and Inventive in
everything we do.
We’ve been around for a while (since 1843), but that doesn’t mean that
we’re old fashioned. We consider ourselves to be confident, self-assured,
entrepreneurial and, especially, ground breaking!
We’re in the business of helping people learn and to better their lives
through education, and as a result we look for individuals who are not just
passionate about education, but also about making a difference.
As the publishers and marketers of quality textbooks and educational
support materials, we aim to transform learning through discovery.
If you think that your beliefs are aligned to ours, and if you’re not afraid of rolling up your sleeves
and putting in a hard day’s work, then we may just have an opportunity for you:
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Sales Support Coordinator
Johannesburg – Melrose Arch
Market Related
Sales and Marketing Director
SSC/MSA/200415
Purpose of the Job:
Macmillan Education South Africa is seeking to appoint an experienced professional to the position of Sales
Support Coordinator. This role will be responsible for supporting the entire sales division by coordinating back
office operations, facilitating communication between provincial teams and conducting key administrative tasks.
Requirements:
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• 3+ years experience in a sales support function
• Good attention to detail and an ability to implement systems and procedures
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of supporting sales teams during large-scale sales campaigns
• Experience of liaising with government officials, key customers, and suppliers
• Good understanding of the South African education landscape
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing all travel and logistical arrangements for the sales team
• Processing all administrative documentation timeously and accurately
• Attending all sales meetings and keep records
• Assisting with price updates, catalogue checks and data management
• Facilitating quick and effective communication between the sales team
• Ensuring all sales teams have the tools and support required to call on customers effectively
• To comply with the Macmillan customer centricity plan
NB: In terms of meeting the company’s goals with respect to Employment Equity, people with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Applications: Candidates who are interested in this position and who meet the requirements, may forward their
CVs to Palesa Moloi in the HR Department. Fax no. 011 731 3574 or email [email protected]. If you
have not been contacted within a three week period of the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful.
Closing date: 20 April 2015