Graduate Sales Development Representative

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Career progression

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Graduate Sales Development Representative to join our sales team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, engaging with prospects, and setting up meetings for Account Executives.

You will receive extensive training and a clear career path in a fast-growing tech environment. The position offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and bonuses, with a dynamic, results-oriented culture and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and persuasive skills.
• High energy, positive attitude and drive to succeed.
• Willingness to learn and adapt; coachable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads using prospecting tools.
• Initiate contact via cold calls, emails, and social media.
• Qualify prospects by understanding needs and matching to solutions.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demonstrations for Account Executives.
• Maintain CRM records of all activities.
• Aim to meet monthly/quarterly quotas for leads and meetings.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine lead generation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Persuasion

Energy

Coachability

Salesforce CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing technology company, is seeking an energetic and driven Graduate Sales Development Representative to join their bustling sales team in Randburg, Gauteng . This is an exceptional entry-level sales position designed for ambitious individuals looking to kick-start their careers in technology sales. You will be responsible for identifying and qualifying potential new business opportunities, engaging with prospective clients, and setting up meetings for the account executives. This role offers intensive training and a clear career path for motivated individuals in a vibrant, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential leads using various prospecting tools and databases.
• Initiate contact with prospects through cold calls, emails, and social media outreach.
• Engage prospects in conversations to understand their needs and qualify them as potential customers.
• Articulate the company's value proposition and product/service benefits clearly.
• Schedule discovery calls and product demonstrations for the Account Executive team.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly quotas for qualified leads and meetings booked.
• Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to refine lead generation strategies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and persuasive skills.
• High energy levels, a positive attitude, and a strong drive to succeed.
• Ability to understand and articulate technical concepts (training provided).
• Resilience and a persistent approach to sales outreach.
• Coachability and a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Proficiency in using CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and bonuses.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear career progression opportunities into Account Management and other sales roles.
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive sales culture.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology products.
• Located in a prime business hub in Randburg, Gauteng .