Field Sales Agent (Ermelo)

The Talent Room; Ermelo; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room is seeking a Field Sales Agent in Ermelo, Mpumalanga to proactively identify and convert prospects into subscribers. This role is target-driven and field-based, with a commission structure tied to performance.

You will generate leads, plan daily routes, manage the sales pipeline, and hand over new subscribers to install and after-sales teams while representing the company's values in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Proven outbound sales track record (1–2 years).
• Independent worker with time-management skills.
• Target-driven mindset and work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent sales and consultation abilities.
• English and local languages proficiency.
• MS Office proficiency and CRM willingness.
• High personal integrity.
• Grade 12.
• Valid driver’s license and transport.
• Experience selling broadband fibre/LTE/wireless is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and sell to new and existing customers.
• Upsell and cross-sell where opportunities exist.
• Manage full sales cycle from contact to activation.
• Plan daily field routes, canvassing, and pipeline building.
• Submit weekly activity reports and keep CRM updated.
• Handover new subscribers to installation and after-sales teams.

Skills

Outbound sales

Independent worker

Target-driven

Communication skills

MS Office

CRM systems

Integrity

English & local languages

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

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 skills


• Able 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.