Graduate Sales Executive

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Incentives and rewards

Dynamic East London team

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a motivated Graduate Sales Executive to join our thriving sales team. You will develop client relationships, deliver product demonstrations, and contribute to revenue growth through an uncapped commission structure.

The role includes comprehensive sales training, ongoing professional development, and clear opportunities for rapid career advancement in a dynamic, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with drive to succeed.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Stay updated with market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an ambitious and results-oriented Graduate Sales Executive to join their thriving sales team in East London. This role is designed for individuals with excellent communication skills and a passion for building client relationships and driving revenue growth. You will receive extensive training on our client's products and services, sales techniques, and market strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate looking to launch a successful career in sales, contributing to client acquisition and retention efforts in a competitive market and growing within a company that rewards performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new business opportunities through various channels.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and competitor activities.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a strong drive to succeed.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings and events.
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for rapid career advancement based on performance.
• Regular incentives and rewards for top performers.
• A dynamic and collaborative sales environment in East London.