Graduate Sales Executive - Polokwane

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

Benefits offered by this job

Commission structure

Sales training

Career development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Sales Executive for a hybrid role in Polokwane, Limpopo, SA. You will identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and drive sales targets while balancing in-office collaboration with remote client engagement.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, communicate effectively, and demonstrate strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with a proactive, self-motivated attitude and willingness to travel for client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment balancing office and remote work.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients and generate sales leads.
• Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Negotiate and close sales deals.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share market insights and best practices.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Persuasion

Self-motivated

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of business solutions, is seeking an energetic and results-driven Graduate Sales Executive to join their team in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. This hybrid role is an excellent starting point for a motivated graduate aiming for a successful career in sales. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and achieving sales targets. This position requires a balance of in-office collaboration and remote client engagement. If you are a persuasive communicator, a quick learner, and possess a competitive spirit, this role offers significant opportunities for growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients and generate sales leads.
• Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Negotiate and close sales deals.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share market insights and best practices.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote responsibilities.
• Customer-focused with a passion for building relationships.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings.
• Previous sales or customer service experience is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive base salary plus commission structure.
• Extensive sales training.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• You will have the chance to work with a supportive team.
• Develop your sales expertise.
• Build a lucrative career.
• The hybrid nature of the role allows for flexibility while ensuring strong team integration.
• Join a forward-thinking company in Polokwane that values ambition and rewards success.