Graduate Sales Executive

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Health and wellness benefits

Extensive sales training

Fully remote working environment

Career progression opportunities

Supportive sales culture

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Graduate Sales Executive to join a dynamic sales team. This fully remote role supports Sandton operations, offering a platform to learn sales techniques, identify new opportunities, and build client relationships.

Ideal candidates hold a business-related degree, have excellent communication, and a proactive mindset. You will pursue leads, negotiate contracts, close sales, and meet targets with strong training and clear room for career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to persuade and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads through various channels, including cold calling and networking.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and requirements and present appropriate solutions.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Stay updated with product knowledge and market trends to engage prospects effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Persuasion

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Remote readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and results-driven Graduate Sales Executive to join their dynamic sales team, with opportunities to work remotely from anywhere, supporting their operations based in Sandton . This role is perfect for a recent graduate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, eager to kick-start a career in sales. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and driving revenue growth. This fully remote position offers a fantastic platform to hone your sales techniques, learn about diverse markets, and achieve significant career milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads through various channels, including cold calling and networking.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and requirements and present appropriate solutions.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Stay updated with product knowledge and market trends to effectively engage prospects.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to persuade and influence others.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and resilient attitude towards achieving sales goals.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Previous sales experience (internships, part-time) is a plus but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Fully remote working environment providing maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for rapid career advancement based on performance.
• A supportive and high-achieving sales culture.