Executive Sales Assistant

Role Title: Executive Sales Assistant Location: South Africa (Fully remote) Type : Long Term - Contractor Hours : Monday to Friday (1am - 9am SAST) Salary : R34 000 to R39 000 per month - Negotiable based on experience About the role: The Executive Sales Assistant is a key support role responsible for helping drive sales growth, managing customer relationships, and keeping the Managing Director organised and focused on high-value opportunities.

This role combines appointment setting, sales administration, customer communication, proposal management and market research to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support business development.

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and positive team player who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about helping customers bring their branding ideas to life while contributing to the continued growth.

Appointment Setting Schedule and manage all meetings with existing customers and new prospects, ensuring the Managing Director's appointment days (Tuesday and Friday only) are consistently filled with high‑value opportunities.

Plan 1–2 days per week of local customer meetings across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast, prioritising key accounts and strategic prospects.

Coordinate quarterly interstate trips to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, organising travel logistics, mapping out customer routes and ensuring all face‑to‑face meetings are planned at least two weeks in advance for maximum efficiency and impact.

Manage the Managing Director's calendar and inbox, triaging communications, prioritising commitments and keeping him organised, prepared and on task across all meeting, travel and operational responsibilities.

Business Development & Customer Engagement Proactively identify and engage new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails and customer outreach, while maintaining regular contact with existing customers to uncover new opportunities and