Field Sales Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Company laptop

Travel allowance

Training opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a motivated Field Sales Specialist to drive IT hardware and software solutions across the province. This office-based role involves significant fieldwork, client prospecting, demonstrations, and relationship management to meet monthly and quarterly targets.

You will collaborate with pre-sales to tailor solutions, travel within Polokwane and surrounding areas, and leverage your technical aptitude and communication skills to close deals.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in IT hardware or software preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within IT sector across Limpopo.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients and understand their needs.
• Conduct product demonstrations and present technical solutions to clients.

Skills

B2B sales

IT hardware & software

CRM proficiency

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading distributor of specialized IT hardware and software solutions, is seeking a motivated Field Sales Specialist to join their team in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. This is an office-based role with significant fieldwork required to engage with clients across the Limpopo province. You will be responsible for prospecting new clients, managing existing customer relationships, and driving sales of our client's cutting edge technology products. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology sales. Your ability to understand client requirements and propose effective IT solutions will be key to success. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in IT sales within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the IT sector across Limpopo, South Africa.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their IT infrastructure needs.
• Conduct product demonstrations and present technical solutions to prospective and current clients.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets for hardware and software solutions.
• Collaborate with the pre-sales technical team to develop customized solutions for clients.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to generate leads.
• Provide regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and market feedback to management.
• Stay updated on the latest IT hardware and software trends and product offerings.
• Manage sales territory effectively, prioritizing opportunities and maximizing client engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably within the IT hardware or software industry.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and managing client accounts.
• Strong technical understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and software solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Must be willing to travel extensively within Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA and surrounding areas.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for ongoing technical and sales training.
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Travel allowance for fieldwork.
• Career growth potential within a growing organization.
• Positive and collaborative work culture.