Graduate Sales Executive

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 8,100 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commissions

Sales training & development

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic sales team environment

Incentives & rewards for high achiever

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Sales Executive to join their dynamic sales team in Randburg. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships and achieving sales targets, with comprehensive training and mentorship provided.

You will learn to prospect, present, demonstrate products, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with marketing to drive lead generation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A highly motivated and results-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interest in sales and a desire to learn about the industry.
• Resilience and persistence in overcoming sales challenges in Randburg.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential leads through various prospecting methods.
• Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on lead generation activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Motivated & results‑oriented

Independent & team player

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and driven Graduate Sales Executive to join their thriving sales team in Randburg . This role is designed for ambitious individuals eager to build a successful career in sales. You will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and achieving sales targets. Working closely with experienced sales professionals, you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to excel in this customer-facing role. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on revenue growth and develop essential commercial skills in a dynamic sales environment in Randburg .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential leads through various prospecting methods.
• Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on lead generation activities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A highly motivated and results-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interest in sales and a desire to learn about the industry.
• Resilience and persistence in overcoming sales challenges in Randburg .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for rapid career advancement based on performance.
• A dynamic and supportive sales team environment.
• Company incentives and rewards for high achievers.