Field Sales Agent (Somerset East, Eastern Cape)

The Talent Room; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Room is seeking a Field Sales Agent in South Africa to proactively identify, approach, and convert potential customers into subscribers. This role is commission-driven and requires a self-starter who can independently build and manage a sales pipeline and deliver against KPIs.

You will plan daily field routes, perform door-to-door canvassing, and hand over new subscribers to installation teams. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are required to operate in the assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• 1–2 years outbound sales experience.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Target-driven with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; CRM experience advantageous.
• English and local languages spoken.
• Knowledge of broadband/ LTE/ wireless helpful.

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 and canvassing to build pipeline.
• Prospect, cold-call, and pitch potential subscribers.
• Submit weekly activity reports and maintain CRM records.
• Provide market intelligence on competitors and pricing.
• Handover new subscribers to installation and after-sales teams.

Skills

Outbound sales

Communication skills

Time management

CRM familiarity

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

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.