Field Sales Executive

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a dynamic Field Sales Executive in Mthatha, South Africa. This role involves managing and expanding the customer base to drive growth and profitability. Candidates should have 2-5 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. If you're results-driven with a strategic mindset, apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sales-related experience.
• People management skills.
• Time management.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 360, including Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to develop and execute strategies.
• Proficient in reporting (preparation and presentation).
• Competitor landscape assessment.
• Market analysis and identification of opportunities.
• Operational experience.
• Relationship building skills.
• Adaptable with a positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing relationships.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Evaluating own performance.
• Identifying new opportunities.
• Market knowledge and analysis.
• Developing approaches for new business and customer retention.
• Providing input to content development or marketing opportunities.

Skills

Basic Excel

Project Management

Financial and Business Management

Business Development

Product Knowledge

Analysis and Reporting

Communication

Negotiation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Customer Relationship Building

Active Listening

Adaptability

Growth Mindset

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office 360

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: Frank Consult

Job Ref: 2570072521

Date posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Location: Mthatha, South Africa

Summary / Position Info

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Field Sales Executive to join their team. The purpose of this role is to drive the success and growth of the company by effectively managing and expanding the customer base. The individual in this position will play a crucial role in achieving various targets and contributing to the overall profitability of the company. Success in this role is defined by the following key outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Developing relationships
• Data analysis and reporting
• Evaluating own performance
• Identifying new opportunities
• Market knowledge and analysis
• Developing approaches for new business and customer retention
• Providing input to content development or marketing opportunities

Core Competencies

• Basic Excel
• Project Management
• Financial and Business Management
• Business Development
• Product Knowledge
• Analysis and Reporting

Important Soft Skills

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Relationship Building
• Active Listening
• Adaptability
• Growth Mindset
• Collaboration

Skills and Experience Required

• 2-5 years of sales-related experience
• People management skills
• Time management
• Financial and business acumen
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 360, including Excel
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to develop and execute strategies
• Proficient in reporting (preparation and presentation)
• Competitor landscape assessment
• Market analysis and identification of opportunities
• Operational experience
• Relationship building skills
• Adaptable with a positive mindset