Telecommunications Sales Representative

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Sales Representative for a hybrid role covering the Tembisa, Gauteng region. You will identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and drive sales of telecommunications products and services.

The ideal candidate possesses proven sales experience in telecom or tech, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in telecommunications or technology sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
• Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce).
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and develop business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and present tailored telecommunications solutions.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals and quotations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activities, and new product offerings.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Telecommunications Sales Representative to join their team. This hybrid role involves a mix of field-based client engagement and remote-based administrative tasks, covering the Tembisa, Gauteng region. You will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with clients, and achieving sales targets for our range of telecommunication products and services. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills, a passion for technology, and a proven ability to drive sales growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company and develop your sales career in the rapidly evolving telecom market.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and develop business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and present tailored telecommunications solutions.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals and quotations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activities, and new product offerings.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven sales experience, preferably within the telecommunications or technology sector.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
• A passion for technology and telecommunications solutions.
• Valid driver's license and a willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• Persistence and a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive base salary plus an attractive commission structure, opportunities for sales training and career advancement, and a supportive team environment. You will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role, with significant client-facing interaction in the Tembisa area. Be part of a leading telecom company and contribute to its success.