Junior Sales Executive

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Sales training

Career progression

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Sales Executive to join their expanding team in Queenstown. You will assist senior sales staff, learn the full sales cycle, and begin building your own client portfolio.

The role offers comprehensive sales training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a clear career progression path within the sales department. A supportive team culture and performance-based incentives accompany the role.

Qualifications

• A strong desire to build a career in sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges in the Queenstown market.
• Basic understanding of sales principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales team members with client outreach and proposal preparation.
• Learn and execute lead generation strategies to identify potential new customers.
• Conduct initial client interactions to qualify leads and understand basic needs.
• Support the sales team in closing deals and managing post-sale follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.

Skills

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Sales principles

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and ambitious Junior Sales Executive to join their expanding team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This is an excellent opportunity for an individual eager to launch a career in sales, providing them with the training and support needed to succeed. You will assist senior sales staff, learn the full sales cycle, and begin building your own client portfolio. The role requires a proactive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a dedication to achieving targets within a supportive sales environment focused on professional growth and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales team members with client outreach and proposal preparation.
• Learn and execute lead generation strategies to identify potential new customers.
• Conduct initial client interactions to qualify leads and understand basic needs.
• Support the sales team in closing deals and managing post-sale follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.

Requirements

• A strong desire to build a career in sales .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges in the Queenstown market.
• Basic understanding of sales principles is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive sales training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Clear career progression path within the sales department.
• Medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Positive and encouraging team culture.