Sales Assistant (Sales Operations)

TL;DR

Sales Assistant (Sales Operations): Supporting a fast-paced sales team by managing CRM data, scheduling, and sales documentation with an accent on operational efficiency and data accuracy. Focus on CRM hygiene, complex calendar coordination across time zones, and creating professional client-facing materials.

Location: Remote (Must be based in South Africa or Kenya)

Company

hirify.global is a recruiting firm hiring for one of its clients.

What you will do

• Maintain and clean CRM data across platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, and Pipedrive.
• Coordinate and schedule discovery calls and demos across multiple time zones using Google Calendar, Outlook, and Calendly.
• Prepare and proofread sales proposals, quotes, and presentations using Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports on pipeline activity, sales performance, and key KPIs.
• Draft professional follow-up emails and manage inbound lead routing.
• Coordinate internal handoffs and approvals between Marketing, Finance, and Operations.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in sales support, administrative support, or operations coordination.
• Hands-on experience with at least one CRM platform.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Ability to work during U.S. Business Hours.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting B2B SaaS companies, marketing agencies, or professional services firms.
• Familiarity with SDR or BDR sales workflows.
• Basic reporting skills using Excel, dashboards, or pivot tables.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured and fast-paced remote work environment.
• High visibility with sales leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Clear career growth opportunities into Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or Account Management.

Hiring process

• Initial recruiter screening followed by a Spark Hire intro video (3–5 minutes).
• Video interview with a hirify.global recruiter.
• Practical task involving CRM cleanup and a proposal draft.
• Final client interview.