Field Sales Agent

The Talent Room; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Herotel is seeking a Field Sales Agent in Gauteng to proactively identify and convert prospective customers into subscribers. This is a target-driven, field-based role with a commission structure and ownership of your sales pipeline.

You will plan daily routes, door-to-door canvassing, and manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to activation. The role requires a proven outbound sales track record, independence, and strong communication in English and local languages, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Proven outbound sales track record (1–2 years minimum).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Target-driven with strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English and local languages.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport.
• Experience selling broadband, LTE, or wireless internet advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and sell to new and existing customers.
• Plan daily field routes and canvassing to build pipeline.
• Manage full sales cycle from contact to activation.
• Submit weekly activity reports and maintain CRM records.
• Provide market intel on competitor activity and pricing.
• Handover new subscribers to installation and after-sales teams.

Skills

Outbound sales

Independent worker

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

CRM familiarity

Languages (English/local)

Driver's license

Industry knowledge broadband

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Description: The Field Sales Agent is responsible for proactively identifying, approaching, and converting prospective customers into subscribers of our services. This is a target-driven, field-based role requiring a self-starter who can independently build and manage a sales pipeline, develop and execute their own lead-generation strategy, and deliver against agreed sales and activity KPIs. The successful candidate will thrive on ownership, initiative, and the reward of commission earnings tied directly to their performance.

Responsibilities:

• Sales & Revenue Generation:
  • Identify and sell to new and existing customers
  • Upselling, cross-selling where opportunities exist
  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to activation
• Lead Generation & Pipeline Management:
  • Plan and execute daily field sales routes, door-to-door canvassing, and area penetration strategies to build a strong pipeline
  • Proactively prospect, cold call, and pitch to potential subscribers within the assigned territory to achieve sales targets
• Administration & Reporting:
  • Submit accurate, timely weekly activity reports covering prospects contacted, pipeline status, sales closed and planned activity
  • Keep CRM records of all leads, interactions and sales activity complete and current on a daily basis
• Market Intelligence & Handover:
  • Provide reliable, current market intelligence on competitor activity, pricing and customer sentiment to support area planning
  • Deliver a complete, quality handover of new subscribers to the installation and after sales teams
  • Represent Herotel professionally in the assigned area, reflecting the company's values in every customer interaction

Requirements:

• Proven track record in outbound sales (minimum 1-2 years)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Target-driven mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Excellent sales and consultation skillsAble to communicate in English and applicable local languages
• Proficient in MS Office and willingness to learn CRM systems
• High personal integrity
• Grade 12
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport for field activity
• Experience selling broadband fibre, LTE or wireless internet products and an existing knowledge of the local coverage area and community networks will be advantageous

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.