Graduate Sales Development Associate — Training & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Commission based on performance

Structured training & mentorship

Career progression opportunities

Team incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Sales Development Representative in Benoni. The role focuses on identifying and qualifying potential clients, initiating contact, and setting up meetings for the sales team.

It offers comprehensive training, a collaborative office environment, and clear career progression paths within sales. You will learn sales methodologies, work with CRM systems, and support Account Executives with product demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Goal-oriented with a drive to succeed in a sales environment.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Coachability and eagerness to learn sales techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients using various tools and databases.
• Initiate contact with prospects through calls, emails, and social media.
• Qualify leads based on defined criteria and gather prospect information.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Clearly articulate the company's value proposition and offerings.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.
• Achieve and exceed monthly targets for qualified leads and appointments.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on lead generation campaigns.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Provide feedback to management on market insights and prospect needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Coachability

Persistence

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications or related field

Tools

CRM software

Sales tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Sales Development Representative in Benoni. The role focuses on identifying and qualifying potential clients, initiating contact, and setting up meetings for the sales team.

It offers comprehensive training, a collaborative office environment, and clear career progression paths within sales. You will learn sales methodologies, work with CRM systems, and support Account Executives with product demonstrations.