{"id":101753,"date":"2026-07-15T14:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/sales-assistant-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:43:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:43:33","slug":"sales-assistant-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/sales-assistant-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Sales Assistant\", \"description\": \"About the Role\\nAt Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a\u00a0Sales Assistant\u00a0to support a fast-paced sales team by keeping operations organized, accurate, and moving forward.\\nThis is an execution-focused role\u2014not a sales position.\\nYou\u2019ll play a critical role in supporting the sales process through CRM management, scheduling, proposal preparation, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. 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Your work will help sales representatives stay focused on building relationships and closing deals while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.<br \/>If you\u2019re highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy supporting high-performing teams behind the scenes, this role is built for you.<br \/>What You\u2019ll Own<br \/>CRM Management Core Focus<br \/>Maintain clean and accurate CRM data across platforms such as:<br \/>Salesforce<br \/>HubSpot<br \/>Zoho CRM<br \/>Pipedrive<br \/>Update leads, contacts, opportunities, and account records daily.<br \/>Remove duplicate records and correct incomplete or inaccurate information.<br \/>Ensure pipeline data remains current and reliable for reporting and forecasting.<br \/>Scheduling &#038; Sales Coordination<br \/>Schedule discovery calls, demos, meetings, and follow-ups across multiple time zones.<br \/>Coordinate calendars using:<br \/>Google Calendar<br \/>Microsoft Outlook<br \/>Calendly<br \/>Ensure sales representatives are fully prepared before every meeting.<br \/>Coordinate internal meetings, reminders, and follow-up activities.<br \/>Proposal &#038; Sales Documentation<br \/>Prepare, format, and proofread:<br \/>Sales proposals<br \/>Quotes<br \/>Presentations<br \/>Support RFP and RFI responses using existing templates.<br \/>Create polished client-facing materials using:<br \/>Google Slides<br \/>Microsoft PowerPoint<br \/>Canva<br \/>Reporting &#038; Sales Operations<br \/>Generate weekly and monthly reports covering:<br \/>Pipeline activity<br \/>Sales performance<br \/>Conversion metrics<br \/>Key sales KPIs<br \/>Maintain dashboards that provide leadership with accurate sales visibility.<br \/>Ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on schedule.<br \/>Communication &#038; Follow-Up<br \/>Draft professional follow-up emails after meetings.<br \/>Send reminders, thank-you emails, and next-step communications.<br \/>Assist with inbound lead routing and initial customer responses.<br \/>Help maintain timely communication throughout the sales process.<br \/>Cross-Functional Coordination<br \/>Collaborate with:<br \/>Marketing<br \/>Finance<br \/>Operations<br \/>Track internal handoffs to ensure deals continue moving forward.<br \/>Coordinate documentation, approvals, and operational requests across departments.<br \/>What Success Looks Like<br \/>CRM records remain clean, accurate, and organized.<br \/>Meetings are scheduled efficiently without conflicts.<br \/>Sales representatives are fully prepared for client conversations.<br \/>Reports are accurate and delivered on time.<br \/>Proposals, follow-ups, and internal coordination happen without delays.<br \/>What Makes You a Strong Fit<br \/>Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.<br \/>Strong written communicator with professional email etiquette.<br \/>Proactive and solution-oriented.<br \/>Comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.<br \/>Enjoy supporting teams and improving operational efficiency.<br \/>Experience<br \/>1\u20132 years of experience in:<br \/>Sales Support<br \/>Administrative Support<br \/>Operations Coordination<br \/>Sales Administration<br \/>Core Skills<br \/>Hands-on experience with at least one CRM platform.<br \/>Strong scheduling and calendar management experience.<br \/>Proficiency with:<br \/>Google Workspace or Microsoft Office<br \/>Excellent written English communication skills.<br \/>Strong organizational and time management abilities.<br \/>Nice-to-Have<br \/>Experience preparing proposals or sales presentations.<br \/>Familiarity with SDR or BDR sales workflows.<br \/>Experience supporting:<br \/>B2B SaaS companies<br \/>Marketing agencies<br \/>Professional services firms<br \/>Basic reporting skills using Excel, dashboards, or pivot tables.<br \/>What a Typical Day Looks Like<br \/>Update CRM records and maintain pipeline accuracy.<br \/>Schedule meetings and coordinate executive calendars.<br \/>Prepare proposals, presentations, and sales documents.<br \/>Generate reports for sales leadership.<br \/>Send follow-up emails and manage communication workflows.<br \/>Coordinate with internal teams to keep opportunities progressing.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? 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