Business Development/ Sales Exec

Empire Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Sales Professional to build and maintain client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and manage the sales cycle. The ideal candidate has at least 24 years of experience in sales or business development, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and is self-motivated. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems is required.

Qualifications

• 24 years of experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Experience in hygiene, facilities, or service-based industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.

Skills

Sales targets achievement

Client communication

Negotiation skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM system

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across targeted sectors
• Conduct face-to-face meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs
• Manage the full sales cyclefrom lead generation to closing and after-sales support
• Track sales activity, maintain CRM records, and report on pipeline progress
• Represent the company at industry events, expos, and networking functions
• Provide input on market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback

Minimum Requirements

• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• 24 years experience in sales, business development, or client-facing roles
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Confident presenting to clients and handling objections
• Self-motivated, energetic, and results-driven
• Experience in hygiene, facilities, or service-based industries is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM system