Corporate Sales Executive - Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a high-caliber Corporate Sales Executive to drive growth within large enterprise accounts, primarily operating remotely with a strategic focus on Sandton, Gauteng. You will engage C-suite executives, understand complex business needs, and close multi-year deals, leveraging consultative selling in a largely autonomous role.

The role offers strong base pay with an aggressive uncapped commission structure, ongoing professional development, and exposure to top-tier corporate

Qualifications

• Requirements include extensive experience in corporate/enterprise sales, proven track record of exceeding quotas, ability to engage C-suite executives, strong negotiation and presentation skills, familiarity with enterprise sales cycles and CRM tools, and remote-work capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate and grow key corporate accounts in Sandton and surrounding Gauteng region.
• Identify, prospect, and engage C-level executives and decision-makers within target organizations.
• Conduct in-depth needs analysis to understand complex client challenges and business objectives.
• Develop and deliver compelling, tailored proposals and presentations that articulate significant value.
• Negotiate and close multi-year contracts with enterprise-level clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at the highest levels.
• Collaborate with internal pre-sales, technical, and support teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious sales targets for revenue and new customer acquisition.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive activities, and emerging technologies relevant to corporate clients.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain detailed records in the CRM system.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a high-caliber Corporate Sales Executive to drive business growth within large enterprise accounts, operating primarily from a remote location but with a focus on clients in the prestigious Sandton, Gauteng business district. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to engage with C-suite executives, understand complex business needs, and close significant deals. The ideal candidate will be a master of consultative selling and possess an impeccable track record in corporate sales. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to leverage their skills in a dynamic, largely autonomous role, impacting key corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate and grow market share within key corporate accounts in the Sandton area.
• Identify, prospect, and engage C-level executives and decision-makers within target organizations.
• Conduct in-depth needs analysis to understand complex client challenges and business objectives.
• Develop and deliver compelling, tailored proposals and presentations that articulate significant value.
• Negotiate and close multi-year contracts with enterprise-level clients.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at the highest levels.
• Collaborate closely with internal pre-sales, technical, and support teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Achieve and exceed ambitious sales targets for revenue and new customer acquisition.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive activities, and emerging technologies relevant to corporate clients.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain detailed records in the CRM system.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Corporate Sales Executive , Enterprise Account Manager, or similar senior sales role, preferably within the Gauteng region.
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas in complex B2B environments, particularly with large enterprise clients.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence decision-makers at the C-suite level.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales enablement tools.
• Ability to thrive and maintain high performance in a remote work environment.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is required; an MBA is a significant advantage.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a strong base salary, an aggressive uncapped commission structure, and potential for bonuses. This remote role provides excellent flexibility and autonomy. You will have access to continuous professional development, advanced sales training, and significant opportunities for career advancement within a leading organization. Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits are included. The opportunity to work with top-tier corporate clients in the prime Sandton business hub makes this role exceptionally attractive.