Field Sales Representative

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission & bonus

Travel allowance

Health benefits

Sales training

Supportive management

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Field Sales Representative to cover the Klerksdorp territory in the North West. You will engage with local businesses, understand their challenges, and offer effective solutions to expand the client base.

In this role, you will manage your territory, build rapport with decision-makers, and drive sales through face-to-face interactions while relentlessly pursuing targets and maintaining strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven field sales or B2B sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transport for travel within the territory.
• Strong closing skills and a consistent track record of meeting sales goals.
• Resilience and persistence in pursuing sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek out and engage potential new clients within the assigned geographic territory.
• Conduct in-person sales meetings, product presentations, and needs assessments.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking all prospect interactions.
• Negotiate and close sales agreements, ensuring customer satisfaction from the outset.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers in target businesses.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales performance targets.

Skills

Field sales

B2B sales

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation

Time management

Autonomy

Closing skills

Resilience

Driver's license

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and goal-oriented Field Sales Representative to cover the Klerksdorp territory. This role is dedicated to expanding our client's customer base by engaging directly with businesses within the region, understanding their unique challenges, and offering effective solutions. You will be responsible for managing your territory, building rapport with potential clients, and driving sales through face-to-face interactions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a resilient sales professional who enjoys being on the road and building lasting business relationships in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively seek out and engage potential new clients within the assigned geographic territory.
• Conduct in-person sales meetings, product presentations, and needs assessments.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, tracking all prospect interactions.
• Negotiate and close sales agreements, ensuring customer satisfaction from the outset.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key decision-makers in target businesses.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales performance targets.

Requirements

• Proven experience in field sales or direct business-to-business sales.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and work autonomously.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel within the territory.
• Strong closing skills and a consistent track record of meeting sales goals.
• Resilience and persistence in pursuing sales opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with generous commission and bonus potential.
• Travel allowance and reimbursement for business expenses.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Ongoing sales training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive management team and a culture of success.