Media Sales Training is looking for a highly motivated Administrative Assistant with strong interpersonal and communication skills to join their dynamic team.
About the Company
Media Sales Training is led by a seasoned professional who transitioned from a successful career in sales management to a passionate role in sales training. Initially trained through IPC’s Graduate Training program and later coaching sales teams at IPC Magazines and Nat Mags (now Hearst), the founder discovered a passion for training while designing a workshop for the PPA on “creative selling.” This sparked a new career path focused on creating customized, engaging training solutions across various industries.
Today, Media Sales Training works with over 195 media and non-media organizations, ranging from multinational corporations to small family-run businesses. The company’s approach is deeply personalized, emphasizing a thorough understanding of each client’s unique challenges and crafting tailored training solutions. The founder and a team of associate trainers bring years of experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering practical, fun, and relevant training sessions.
As the media landscape evolves, Media Sales Training continuously updates its programs to address new technologies, platforms, and commercial challenges. With the entry of Gen Z into the workforce, the company places a strong focus on “soft skills” training to ensure that new generations of sellers are confident and effective in driving business growth. Even after years of experience, the excitement of training remains undiminished, with each session bringing new energy and opportunities for learning.
Position: Administrative Assistant
Salary: ₦150,000 to ₦250,000
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
About the Role
Administrative assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of the office by providing daily support, managing paperwork, and handling data. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for supporting the sales team and maintaining effective communication between the company and external partners.
Main Duties
Daily Administrative Support:
- Responsible for handling the company’s daily administrative affairs, including answering the phone, handling emails, receiving visitors, etc.
- Maintain office order and cleanliness, and manage the purchase and distribution of office supplies.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, travel and other activities.
Clerical Work:
- Write and edit letters, reports, meeting minutes and other clerical materials.
- Manage and archive company documents to ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of information.
Data Management:
- Update and maintain the company database to ensure the accuracy of customer and supplier information.
- Assist in preparing sales reports and other analytical data.
Communication and Coordination:
- Serve as a communication bridge between various departments within the company and external customers and suppliers.
- Handle and follow up on customer and supplier inquiries and complaints to ensure timely response and resolution of problems.
Support the Sales Team:
- Assist the sales team in preparing sales materials, presentations, and promotional materials.
- Assist in arranging sales training courses and managing student registration and feedback.
Other Administrative Affairs:
- Complete other tasks assigned by managers and other senior management as needed.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in administration, business management or related fields.
- At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience, experience in sales or service companies is preferred.
- Proficiency in office software (such as Microsoft Office suite).
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in problem-solving and able to work efficiently under pressure.
- Fluent in English, and basic Swahili skills will be a plus.
- Careful, detail-oriented, with a high sense of responsibility and professional ethics.
- Teamwork spirit, proactive, and willing to accept challenges.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-changing work environment and provide efficient support to promote the smooth progress of company sales and daily operations.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.
Application Deadline
Unspecified