Graduate Sales Representative

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Sales training

Dynamic culture in East London

Career progression

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Graduate Sales Representative to join their East London team. You will identify new opportunities, demonstrate products, and build strong client relationships while working in a collaborative office environment.

You will receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and accountability for achieving sales targets, with base pay plus uncapped commissions and clear career progression into senior sales roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and highly motivated.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a sales team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A keen interest in learning about business solutions and sales techniques.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new sales leads through various channels.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Negotiate sales contracts and close deals.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support lead generation efforts.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and industry trends.
• Provide excellent customer service and post-sales support.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Prospecting

Negotiation

Teamwork

Customer-facing

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of innovative business solutions, is seeking a driven and ambitious Graduate Sales Representative to join their energetic team in East London . This is an unparalleled opportunity for a recent graduate with excellent communication skills and a passion for sales to launch a successful career. You will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and achieving sales targets. This is an office-based role, fostering teamwork and providing direct mentorship within the East London sales hub. You will receive comprehensive training to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a competitive sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new sales leads through various channels.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Negotiate sales contracts and close deals.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support lead generation efforts.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and industry trends.
• Provide excellent customer service and post-sales support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and highly motivated.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a sales team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• A keen interest in learning about business solutions and sales techniques.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission, comprehensive sales training, and opportunities for rapid career advancement.
• Employees benefit from a dynamic and supportive sales culture in East London , with regular team incentives and performance recognition.
• You will gain valuable experience in B2B sales and have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base.
• The company provides a clear career path, with opportunities to progress into senior sales and management roles.
• Additional benefits include medical aid and retirement fund contributions.