Business Consultant : SMB

Cerebras

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave and extra days between Christmas and New Year
Paid sick leave from day one
Hybrid working model
Volunteering days
Maternity and Paternity leave benefits
16 days of family leave per year
Group life Cover including disability and Funeral cover
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Discovery Flexicare

Job summary

Cerebras is looking for a sales professional to join their SMB department in South Africa. Your role will involve generating leads, prospecting businesses, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a proven sales track record in a B2B environment and strong cold calling skills. Benefits include a hybrid working model, 20 days of annual leave, paid sick leave, and family leave. They champion diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

  • Proven sales track record within a B2B sales environment.
  • Strong cold calling and telephonic skills.
  • Ability to articulate solutions clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

  • Generate and manage high-quality leads through various techniques.
  • Prospect and cold call to close deals with businesses.
  • Manage client relationships and identify upselling opportunities.
  • Handle administrative tasks and support operations using CRM.

Skills

Sales experience
Cold calling skills
CRM proficiency
Communication skills
Client relationship management

Tools

Microsoft Office
CRM systems

Job description

Company Description

Pnet is a leading online job board in South Africa dedicated to connecting job seekers with their ideal employment opportunities. As a major player in the South African job market, we had a key role in facilitating millions of job placements across various sectors and industries.

We are proud to be part of The Stepstone Group, a global expert in job-tech platforms. Being part of a global team allows us to leverage cutting-edge technology, data, and industry expertise to enhance our services and continuously innovate our technology to meet the needs of the job market.

Job Description

Join our team and you’ll be responsible for signing on and partnering with businesses to add value to and transform the way they hire talent.

Working in the SMB department you will be contributing to the ultimate success of the Pnet business.

By joining our team, you will be playing a vital role as together we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody.

Your Responsibilities

  • Utilize various lead sourcing techniques and tools to generate and manage high-quality leads, ensuring a robust pipeline for continuous business growth.
  • Prospect, cold call, and skillfully close deals, persuading businesses to choose Pnet solutions as their preferred choice.
  • Expertly manage client relationships through strategic conversations, tracking product usage, and identifying opportunities for upselling and ultimately renewing client contracts.
  • Handle administrative tasks accurately and timely, ensuring all documentation and reporting requirements are met to support seamless operations using the CRM system
  • Embrace opportunities for upskilling and development, enhancing your productivity and overall success in delivering exceptional results
Qualifications
  • Proven sales track record within a B2B sales environment
  • Strong cold calling and telephonic skills
  • Ability to articulate solutions clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Understanding customer needs and concerns by listening attentively and empathetically.
Additional Information

We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

  • 20 days annual leave and extra days between Christmas and New Year
  • Paid sick leave from day one
  • Hybrid working model
  • Volunteering days
  • Maternity and Paternity leave benefits
  • 16 days of family leave per year
  • Group life Cover including disability and Funeral cover
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discovery Flexicare

Our Commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Business Consultant : SMB
Business Consultant : SMB

Cerebras • Cape Town

Hybrid
ZAR 300,000 - 500,000
20 days annual leave
Paid sick leave from day one
Hybrid working model
+6
TEST Business Consultant : SMB
TEST Business Consultant : SMB

Cerebras • South Africa

On-site
ZAR 300,000 - 500,000
20 days annual leave
Paid sick leave from day one
Hybrid working model
+6
Evergreen_SMB Business Associate
Evergreen_SMB Business Associate

Cerebras • Johannesburg

Hybrid
ZAR 350,000 - 600,000
Hybrid work
20 days annual leave
Sick leave from day one
+6
Evergreen_SMB Business Associate
Evergreen_SMB Business Associate

StepStone Group • Soweto

On-site
ZAR 350,000 - 520,000
20 days annual leave
Sick leave from day one
Maternity and paternity leave
+3
Business Development Consultant
Business Development Consultant

StepStone Group • Milnerton

On-site
ZAR 420,000 - 540,000
20 days annual leave
Sick leave from day one
Maternity and Paternity leave
+3
SMB Business Associate
SMB Business Associate

StepStone Group • Johannesburg

On-site
ZAR 300,000 - 600,000
20 days annual leave
Hybrid working model
Volunteering days
+2
Sales Associate SMB
Sales Associate SMB

Cerebras • Cape Town

On-site
ZAR 250,000 - 400,000
20 days annual leave
Paid sick leave from day one
Hybrid working model
+5
Sales Associate SMB
Sales Associate SMB

Cerebras • South Africa

Hybrid
ZAR 300,000 - 600,000
20 days annual leave
Extra leave between Christmas and New Year
Paid sick leave
+6
SME Business Consultant
SME Business Consultant

Cerebras • Sandton

Hybrid
ZAR 300,000 - 500,000
20 days annual leave
Paid sick leave from day one
Volunteering days
+1
Evergreen_SMB Business Associate
Evergreen_SMB Business Associate

StepStone Group • Johannesburg

Hybrid
ZAR 420,000 - 720,000
20 days annual leave and extra days
Sick leave from day one
Hybrid working model
+7