Graduate Sales Development (Hybrid) - Mentorship & Training

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thorough sales training

Mentorship from leaders

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive commission structure

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking graduates to join as Sales Development Representatives. This entry-level role focuses on lead research, outreach, and setting up meetings for senior sales staff, with training and mentorship provided.

The position offers hybrid work and a clear path to develop essential sales skills, client engagement, and market growth strategies within a fast-growing tech-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a confident phone presence.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads through various channels, including online databases and social media.
• Initiate contact with prospective clients via phone calls, emails, and social media.
• Understand customer needs and communicate the value proposition of the company's products/services.
• Qualify leads based on defined criteria and schedule introductory meetings for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align on lead generation strategies.
• Achieve and exceed monthly targets for qualified leads and appointments set.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Phone presence

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking graduates to join as Sales Development Representatives. This entry-level role focuses on lead research, outreach, and setting up meetings for senior sales staff, with training and mentorship provided.

The position offers hybrid work and a clear path to develop essential sales skills, client engagement, and market growth strategies within a fast-growing tech-enabled environment.