Field Sales Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Field Sales Specialist to cover the Vereeniging region. You will build relationships, understand client needs, and drive revenue by selling our product/service portfolio directly to businesses.

The role offers autonomy and opportunities to shape your success. The ideal candidate has strong communication and presentation skills, a proven track record of meeting quotas, and the ability to work independently in a field-based role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in field sales or territory management with quota attainment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Self-driven with ability to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory sales plan to achieve revenue targets.
• Prospect for new business opportunities via networking and cold outreach.
• Conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to foster loyalty.
• Negotiate terms and close sales agreements.
• Provide market feedback and customer insights to sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Field sales

Territory management

Sales presentations

Negotiation

Time management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Field Sales Specialist to cover the Vereeniging region. This role requires an individual who is adept at building relationships, understanding customer needs, and driving sales of our product/service portfolio directly to businesses. You will be responsible for managing a territory, meeting sales targets, and representing our company with professionalism and expertise. The ideal candidate is self-driven, possesses excellent communication and presentation skills, and thrives in an environment where they can build lasting customer relationships and contribute directly to revenue growth. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic territory sales plan to achieve revenue targets.
• Prospect for new business opportunities through various channels, including networking and cold outreach.
• Conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations to potential clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to foster loyalty and identify expansion opportunities.
• Negotiate terms and close sales agreements.
• Provide market feedback and customer insights to the sales and marketing teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a field sales or territory management role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field-based role.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus an attractive commission structure.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance for business travel.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Be a key sales leader within the Vereeniging area, driving regional growth.