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Online Sales Support Consultant
Full Time
Job description
Summary: This role is responsible for managing inbound customer communication primarily through Respond.io, including WhatsApp Business, web chat, and social channels. The role involves direct customer service, order quoting, sales follow-ups, and maintaining strong digital communication standards. Occasional support will also be provided to the Takealot and Amazon sales platforms, ensuring flexibility and teamwork across the Online Sales Department. Reports to: Sales Supervisor (Online)
Location: Stikland, Cape Town
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 08:00–16:30
Salary: Market related and commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
Location: Stikland, Cape Town
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 08:00–16:30
Salary: Market related and commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
Customer Communication – Respond.io
- Manage all inbound messages via WhatsApp, website chat, and social platforms using Respond.io.
- Respond to clients professionally, efficiently, and in alignment with the company’s brand voice.
- Issue quotes, images, product links, voice notes, and invoices directly through chat when required.
- Follow up with clients who have not completed their purchases.
- Record and tag all interactions accurately for reporting purposes.
- Escalate complex or unresolved queries to relevant departments.
- Ensure no chat or customer lead is left unattended.
Sales Support – General
- Create and send quotes and invoices based on Respond.io conversations.
- Organize delivery or courier once sales are confirmed.
- Provide tracking details, tax invoices, and post-sale confirmations.
- Follow up with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
- Assist the Online Sales Supervisor with sales data, follow-up lists, or sales reports.
Platform Support – Takealot & Amazon (Occasional)
- Assist with basic Takealot and Amazon operations when required.
- Help with stock listings, order processing, and return coordination during peak or leave periods.
- Monitor and assist with support tickets on these platforms when delegated.
Administration & Team Support
- Respond to sales leads via email, phone, WhatsApp, and Respond.io professionally.
- Log all orders and quotes accurately.
- Assist team members with admin or sales overflow when required.
- Participate in team meetings, updates, and training sessions.
- Maintain clear records and accurate documentation of all customer interactions.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years’ experience in customer service or online sales support.
- Experience with Respond.io or similar CRM/chat management platforms.
- Exposure to Takealot, Amazon, or e-commerce backends is advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace.
- Knowledge of catering/hospitality equipment is a plus but not essential.
- Friendly, engaging, and professional communication style.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Highly organised and self-motivated.
- Comfortable with fast-paced digital customer interactions.
- Calm under pressure and solution-focused.
- Tech-savvy with a willingness to learn new systems.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
If you meet the above requirements and are eager to be part of a dynamic online sales team, we invite you to apply.
Required skills
customer service
customer satisfaction
ms office
crm
administration
google workspace
sales reports
sales support
team support
amazon
training sessions
updates
customer communication
customer interactions
repeat business
sales data
platform support
team meetings
social channels
web chat
takealot
accurate documentation
clear records
whatsapp business
respond.io
catering/hospitality equipment
online sales support
chat management platforms
e-commerce backends
digital customer interactions
follow-up lists
online sales team
dynamic online sales team
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Company information
- Company
- InvisionHR
- Location
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South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town Region
South Africa - Posted
- 1 year ago
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