Graduate Sales Executive

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 210.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Uncapped commission

Sales training & mentorship

Professional development

Medical aid contributions

International travel for training

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Sales Executive for our Sandton, Gauteng office. You will identify opportunities, build client relationships, and present technology solutions to new business prospects. The role rewards performance with an uncapped commission and structured sales training.

You will join a high-performing team, develop sales acumen, and advance through clear career pathways in a dynamic technology environment. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Formación

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve sales goals.
• Resilient and able to handle rejection in a competitive environment.
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn about technical products/services.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a sales team.
• Prior sales or customer-facing experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and pursue new sales leads through cold calling, networking, and social media.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand client needs and offer tailored technology solutions.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate with marketing to generate leads and develop sales collateral.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to management.
• Continuously improve product knowledge and sales techniques.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Resilience

Presentation

Negotiation

Teamwork

Hybrid work

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider based in the bustling commercial hub of Sandton, Gauteng , is looking for an ambitious and driven Graduate Sales Executive to join their high-performing sales team. This role is designed for a motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, eager to embark on a successful career in sales. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs, and presenting our client's innovative solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your sales acumen, learn about cutting-edge technology, and achieve significant earning potential. We seek a tenacious and results-oriented individual passionate about exceeding targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new sales leads through various channels (cold calling, networking, social media).
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand client needs and offer tailored technology solutions.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to generate leads and develop sales collateral.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to management.
• Continuously improve product knowledge and sales techniques.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to achieve sales goals.
• Resilience and ability to handle rejection.
• Interest in technology and a willingness to learn about technical products/services.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative sales team.
• Prior sales or customer-facing experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work from our office in Sandton, Gauteng for hybrid arrangements.

Benefits

• This position offers a competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission structure, providing significant earning potential for high achievers.
• Our client provides extensive sales training, ongoing professional development, and mentorship from top sales performers.
• You will work with innovative technology products and services in a dynamic and supportive sales environment in Sandton .
• Benefits include medical aid contributions, opportunities for international travel for training, and clear career progression pathways.
• This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart a lucrative career in technology sales.