Field Sales Agent (Nelspruit)

The Talent Room; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room is seeking a Field Sales Agent to proactively identify, approach, and convert 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 and deliver against KPIs.

Responsibilities include planning daily field sales routes, prospecting new customers, managing the full sales cycle, maintaining CRM records, and providing market insights to support area planning.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in outbound sales (minimum 1-2 years).
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build rapport quickly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and sell to new and existing customers; drive revenue.
• Plan and execute daily field sales routes and area penetration.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and submit weekly activity reports.
• Provide market intelligence on competitor activity and customer sentiment.

Skills

Outbound sales

Lead generation

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

CRM

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.