Responsibilities:
The Sales Administration Manager plays a crucial role in supporting a sales team and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the sales department within an organization. Their responsibilities may vary depending on the size and structure of the company, but here are some common roles and responsibilities associated with this position:
Sales Forecasting: Assisting and preparing the sales forecasting with the sales leaders and reporting to the management.
Inventory Management: responsible for managing inventory levels with the Product Managers to ensure that products are available to meet customer demand.
Sales Target Support: The Sales Administration Manager typically supports the sales team by providing them with the tools, resources, and information they need to meet their sales target effectively.
Coordinates Order Processing: Coordinate the order processing with the Operations team. This includes tracking order status, and ensuring timely order fulfillment.
Vendor Relations: If the company works with third- party vendors for sales- related services or tools, the Sales Administration Manager will be responsible for managing these relationships.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensuring that the sales department complies with all relevant laws and regulations, especially those related to contracts and customer data.
Data Analysis: Analyzing sales data and trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Sales Training: Providing training and support to sales reps on sales tools, processes, and systems to help them improve their performance.
Budget Management: Managing the budget for the sales administration department, which includes monitoring expenses and ensuring cost- effective solutions.
Cross- Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments, such as finance, marketing, and operations, to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach to sales activities.
CRM Management: responsible for managing the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which includes maintaining and updating customer records and ensuring that sales reps are effectively using the CRM.
Sales Reporting: Preparing and presenting regular sales reports and performance metrics to sales leadership. This can include data on sales revenue, customer acquisition, and market trends.
Customer Support: Handling customer inquiries, taking on in- house sales calling and enquiries, orders, manage issues, and requests.
Sales Documentation: They are often responsible for managing sales documentation, which includes sales contracts, quotes, proposals, and other sales- related paperwork. This involves ensuring that all documents are accurate, organized, and accessible.
Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements within the sales department and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
