Field Sales Agent (Piet Retief)

The Talent Room; Piet Retief; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Herotel in Piet Retief is seeking a Field Sales Agent to proactively identify, approach, and convert prospects into subscribers. You will manage the full sales cycle, generate leads, and hit KPI-driven targets with commission incentives.

The role requires self-motivation, strong communication, and the ability to work independently across the territory, including door-to-door activities to grow the customer base and revenue.

Qualifications

• Proven outbound sales track record (minimum 1–2 years).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Target-driven mindset and achievement orientated.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 up to date daily.
• Provide reliable market intelligence on competitor activity, pricing and customer sentiment to support area planning.
• Deliver a complete, quality handover of new subscribers to installation and after sales teams.
• Represent Herotel professionally in the assigned area.

Skills

Outbound sales

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Sales and consultative skills

English and local languages

MS Office

CRM systems

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 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.