Graduate Sales Executive - WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Sales training and mentorship

Vibrant team culture

Career progression opportunities

Office located in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 in partnership with a growing tech solutions provider in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a motivated Graduate Sales Executive to drive client acquisition and relationship management. This office-based role offers mentorship, teamwork, and rapid exposure to sales processes in a high-energy environment.

You will learn to understand client needs, present technical solutions, conduct product demos, negotiate deals, and meet sales targets while benefiting from extensive training and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for sales and a strong desire to succeed.
• Ability to understand and articulate technical solutions.
• Goal-oriented and driven to achieve targets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a sales team.
• Previous sales experience or internships are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Understand client requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations.
• Negotiate and close sales agreements.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on lead generation strategies.
• Provide excellent customer service and post-sales support.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing tech solutions provider located in Paarl, Western Cape , is seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate Sales Executive. This role is designed for recent graduates looking to build a successful career in sales, focusing on client acquisition and relationship management. You will be responsible for understanding client needs, presenting our client's innovative solutions, and closing deals. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your sales acumen and business development skills within a supportive and high-energy environment. The position is office-based, allowing for direct mentorship and team collaboration in Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Understand client requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations.
• Negotiate and close sales agreements.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on lead generation strategies.
• Provide excellent customer service and post-sales support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for sales and a strong desire to succeed.
• Ability to understand and articulate technical solutions.
• Goal-oriented and driven to achieve targets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a sales team.
• Previous sales experience or internships are a plus.

Benefits

This role in Paarl, Western Cape offers a competitive base salary, coupled with an attractive commission structure that rewards high performance. Our client provides extensive sales training and ongoing professional development to ensure your success. You will be part of a vibrant and supportive team culture, with opportunities for career advancement within the sales division. The office location in Paarl offers a pleasant working environment. We believe in fostering talent and providing the tools and support needed for our sales executives to thrive and build rewarding careers. Exciting incentives and performance-based rewards are also part of the package.