Field Sales Agent (King William Town)

The Talent Room; Qonce; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room in South Africa seeks a proactive Field Sales Agent to identify, approach, and convert prospective customers into subscribers of our services. This role is target-driven and field-based, demanding a self-starter who can independently manage a sales pipeline and your own lead-generation strategy.

Successful candidates thrive on ownership, initiative, and the potential for commission earnings tied directly to performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years in outbound sales with a target-driven mindset.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license required for field work.
• Ability to work independently, plan routes, and manage time efficiently.
• Proficiency in English and local languages; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert prospects into subscribers, driving sales and revenue.
• Plan daily field routes, conduct door-to-door canvassing, and build a solid pipeline.
• Generate leads, pitch services, and close deals to meet targets.
• Submit weekly activity reports and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Provide market insights and hand over new subscribers to installation teams.

Skills

Outbound sales

Lead generation

Communication skills

English proficiency

CRM familiarity

Education

Grade 12

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job 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 the brand professionally in the assigned area, reflecting the company's values in every customer interaction

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Proven track record in outbound sales (minimum 1-2 years)
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle
• 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
• 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.