Sales Administrator
Hire Hangar
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Hire Hangar explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
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Job Title:Sales Administrator
Location:RemoteTime Zone:US Time Zones (EST–PST)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sales Administrator to support a high-performing sales organization. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with a strong operational mindset who thrives behind the scenes — keeping systems clean, processes running smoothly, and the sales team focused on closing. Experience in the education sector is a strong advantage.Key Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain the CRM (HubSpot), ensuring data accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and up-to-date records
Manage and maintain the CRM (HubSpot), ensuring data accuracy, pipeline hygiene, and up-to-date records
* Support the sales team with administrative tasks including contract preparation, proposals, and sales documentation
Support the sales team with administrative tasks including contract preparation, proposals, and sales documentation
* Track and report on key sales metrics, pipeline activity, and performance dashboards
Track and report on key sales metrics, pipeline activity, and performance dashboards
* Coordinate scheduling, follow-ups, and communications between the sales team and prospects or clients
Coordinate scheduling, follow-ups, and communications between the sales team and prospects or clients
* Assist in onboarding new clients and ensuring a smooth handoff from sales to delivery or account management
Assist in onboarding new clients and ensuring a smooth handoff from sales to delivery or account management
* Manage inbound inquiries and route them appropriately within the sales team
Manage inbound inquiries and route them appropriately within the sales team
* Maintain and organize sales collateral, templates, and shared resources
Maintain and organize sales collateral, templates, and shared resources
* Identify and flag process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives
Identify and flag process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives
* Liaise with marketing, operations, andfinanceteams to support the full sales cycle
Liaise with marketing, operations, andfinanceteams to support the full sales cycle
Required Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in a Sales Administrator or Sales Manager role
3+ years of experience in a Sales Administrator or Sales Manager role
* Hands-on experience with HubSpot CRM — managing pipelines, workflows, reporting, and data integrity
Hands-on experience with HubSpot CRM — managing pipelines, workflows, reporting, and data integrity
* Prior remote work experience with strong fluency in remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, or similar); candidates without prior remote experience will not be considered
Prior remote work experience with strong fluency in remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, or similar); candidates without prior remote experience will not be considered
* Experience working with US or UK-based companies or customers
Experience working with US or UK-based companies or customers
* Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, distributed environment
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, distributed environment
Preferred Qualifications
* Background in or exposure to the education sector (EdTech, training, e-learning, or academic services)
Background in or exposure to the education sector (EdTech, training, e-learning, or academic services)
* Experience supporting or managing a sales team in a senior or lead capacity
Experience supporting or managing a sales team in a senior or lead capacity
* Familiarity with sales enablement tools, proposal software, or document management platforms
Familiarity with sales enablement tools, proposal software, or document management platforms
* Exposure to CRM administration, workflow automation, or sales operations functions
Exposure to CRM administration, workflow automation, or sales operations functions
Tools & Technology
* HubSpot CRM (required)
HubSpot CRM (required)
* Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
* Slack, Zoom, and task management tools (Asana, , or similar)
Slack, Zoom, and task management tools (Asana, , or similar)
* VoIP and communication platforms
VoIP and communication platforms
* Document and proposal toolsPlease NOTEIt is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps — the video is the first step
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Hire Hangar
Hire Hangar is a company in the Customer Service industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 17 open positions on Hirezar. View all Hire Hangar jobs →