MERCHANDISING & OPERATIONS ASSISTANT IN SOUTH AFRICA

We're looking for a dynamic, energetic and reliable person to join our team.  • Review, select, source and manage Suppliers, Manufacturers, Trading, Shipping & Business agents and effectively oversee these relationships on behalf of our customers and our company.  • Oversee, manage and ensure the smooth running of day to day operations and continuously improve & optimize administrative effectiveness & efficiency.  • Be responsible for general office organisation - Carry out general administrative duties, such as, photocopying, filing, faxing, archiving, word processing and Database management.  • Effectively manage email, phone, and fax correspondence with customers, Agents and business partners.  • Complete special projects and ad-Hoc requests to assist the Director in growing and expanding the business.  Type of person and skills required:  Well organized, detail minded person with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure.  Mature, responsible and self-motivated individual who can work independently, adapt to a changing environment and priorities and who is interested to learn and grow with the company.  Friendly with a positive “can-do” attitude. Good negotiating and influencing skills  Good communication and presentation skills.  Computer literacy a must - Proficient in general computer use, including Microsoft Office, Windows 7 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc) Adobe, Skype, MSN, QQ.  Previous experience in a Trading company or in Sales/Marketing roles preferred but not essential.