Graduate Sales Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Extensive sales training and mentoring

Clear career advancement opportunities

Commission and bonus structures

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Sales Executive to join the Upington sales team. You will identify opportunities, build client relationships, present product solutions, and close deals in a B2B setting. The role offers extensive training in sales techniques, product knowledge, and client management.

This position emphasizes relationship development, target achievement, and a clear path for career progression within a growing industrial company in the Upington region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven interest in sales and business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for client visits in Upington region.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential new clients in the territory.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Present and demonstrate company products and benefits to buyers.
• Negotiate terms and close sales to meet quotas.
• Achieve sales targets within schedule.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Persuasion

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Hybrid work adaptability

Sales pipeline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Commerce

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of industrial equipment, is seeking a motivated Graduate Sales Executive to join their dynamic sales team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role is ideal for ambitious graduates eager to launch a career in sales, focusing on building client relationships and driving revenue growth. You will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities, presenting product solutions, and closing deals. This position offers extensive training in sales techniques, product knowledge, and client management. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a persuasive personality, and a results-oriented mindset. You will play a key role in expanding our client's market presence in the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a B2B sales environment and progress within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage potential new clients within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Present and demonstrate company products and their benefits to potential buyers.
• Negotiate terms of sales and close agreements to achieve quotas.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor insights to inform sales strategies.
• Collaborate with the sales team and management to share best practices and market feedback.
• Prepare sales reports on activities, pipeline, and closed deals.
• Attend industry events and trade shows to represent the company and generate leads.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Proven interest in sales and business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong persuasion and negotiation abilities.
• Self-motivated with a drive to achieve targets.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage a sales pipeline.
• Comfortable with field sales activities and client visits in the Upington, Northern Cape region.
• Adaptable to a hybrid work model, balancing remote administrative tasks with client-facing responsibilities.
• A desire to build a long-term career in sales.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive base salary plus attractive commission and bonus structures, rewarding high performance.
• Our client provides comprehensive sales training, ongoing professional development, and clear career advancement opportunities.
• You will receive mentorship from experienced sales leaders and gain exposure to a wide range of industrial products.
• Employees benefit from a supportive team culture and the chance to contribute significantly to the company's growth.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to build a successful sales career in the unique landscape of the Upington, Northern Cape , with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.