Recruitment South Africa : HR, training - CV Profile No. 64479

Junior Administrative Assistant
Homefront Trading
Since 11.2016
Reports to Senior Account Manager Responsibilities include maintaining positive vendor relations, preparing retail and pricing strategies, placing and tracking purchase orders, managing inventory and keeping track of market trends. Assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix. Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders. Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price. Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships. Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer. Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies. Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels. Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends. Compiling reports on product performance and statistics. Assist with clerical duties, including preparation of Power Point Presentations for Clients. Filing documentations and managing orders and samples. Ensure that orders are placed with factories, price stickers and amendments are up to date (MS Excel, Supply it Mr Price, Sage Evolution). Respond to queries from customers. Request and arrange samples from China, receive and check them accordingly. Labelling and Pricing of Samples (Sending to Mr Price Home clients for approval)

Sales Assistant
Province Lighting
02.2015 - 11.2016
Assist clients in the Showroom Provide better lighting solutions to clients & customers Schedule meetings with Architects & Interior Designers with our Lighting Sales Consultants Attend to Telephone and Email queries Manage Display of products in the showroom Maintain the Showroom and Products in the Showroom

Administrative support; Strategic Planning; Market Research; Communication; Organizational skills; Product Sourcing; Data Capture; Problem solving

Education level : High school

Get Smarter
02.2019 - 06.2019
Interior design evolves with each trend, material, and design innovation. Yet, throughout each decade, the emphasis on decor and functionality has persisted. Crafting and curating an effective interior space is pivotal to how we live, work, and relax. Understanding of the core elements of interior design, including surfaces, finishes, and furniture The ability to use Sketchup and a free 3D-modelling software programme, and the skills to draw for interior design Interior design business skills, such as marketing your business, pitching ideas, managing clients, and charging for your services

CV Profile No.64479