Business Development/ Sales Exec

Empire Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a driven sales professional to build client relationships and pursue new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sales and exceptional communication skills. This role requires managing the sales cycle from lead generation to close, ensuring targets are met. Competitive candidates may come from hygiene, facilities, or service-based industries.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales target achievement

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

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