Graduate Sales Development Representative

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Sales training and coaching

Career progression into sales roles

Energetic sales environment

Exposure to innovative products and服务

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is launching a Graduate Sales Development Representative program designed to identify and qualify new business opportunities. You will be the first point of contact for prospects, developing essential sales skills while learning our offerings and contributing to revenue growth.

Ideal candidates are outgoing, motivated, and eager to excel in a dynamic, high-energy sales environment with clear paths for career progression into Account Management and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, marketing, communications or related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Strong drive to meet sales targets and grow professionally.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn about sales processes and product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new business leads through various channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via calls, emails, and social media to understand needs.
• Qualify leads based on criteria and schedule discovery calls for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine lead generation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Motivation/Drive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Kick-start your sales career with our client's Graduate Sales Development Representative program in Polokwane . This role focuses on identifying and qualifying potential new business opportunities, acting as the crucial first point of contact for prospective clients. You will develop essential sales skills, learn about our client's offerings, and contribute directly to revenue growth. This position is perfect for outgoing, motivated individuals eager to excel in a sales environment and gain invaluable experience, within a company committed to fostering talent and providing pathways for career progression in Limpopo's economic hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential new business leads through various channels.
• Initiate contact with prospects via calls, emails, and social media to understand their needs.
• Qualify leads based on established criteria and schedule discovery calls for Account Executives.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong drive and motivation to achieve sales targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for learning about sales processes and the company's products/services.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing coaching.
• Clear career path into Account Management and Sales leadership.
• Dynamic and high-energy sales environment.
• Opportunities to work with innovative products and services.