Field Sales Executive

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission and bonuses

Company car provided

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Sales Executive to represent the brand and expand the customer base in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage your own territory, engage with clients face-to-face, and tailor solutions to client requirements for growth and success.

In this role you will conduct product demonstrations, negotiate contracts, and provide post-sale support to ensure satisfaction while building lasting relationships in a coastal region with diverse business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field/external sales.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a sales territory and prioritize activities.
• Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve defined sales targets and objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through direct client engagement and strategic prospecting.
• Conduct effective sales meetings, product demonstrations, and needs analysis with prospective clients.
• Negotiate and finalize sales contracts, ensuring profitable outcomes for the company.
• Provide excellent post-sale support and cultivate long-term client relationships.

Skills

Field sales experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a dedicated and high-performing Field Sales Executive to represent their brand and expand their customer base in the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal area. This role requires a proactive individual who is comfortable engaging with clients face-to-face, understanding their unique requirements, and offering compelling solutions. You will be the primary point of contact for many clients, responsible for driving sales growth, building strong relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction within this key industrial and coastal region. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to manage their own territory and achieve significant career milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve defined sales targets and objectives.


• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through direct client engagement and strategic prospecting.


• Conduct effective sales meetings, product demonstrations, and needs analysis with prospective clients.


• Negotiate and finalize sales contracts, ensuring profitable outcomes for the company.


• Provide excellent post-sale support and cultivate long-term client relationships.

Requirements

• Proven experience in field sales or external sales roles, with a track record of consistent success.


• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to effectively manage a sales territory and prioritize activities.


• Strong negotiation and closing abilities.


• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with lucrative commission and bonus structures.


• Company car provided for business travel, along with fuel allowance.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.


• Opportunity to work in a beautiful coastal region with diverse business opportunities.