Graduate Sales Representative

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with uncapped‑

Comprehensive sales training

Career advancement opportunities

Incentives and rewards

Supportive sales team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an energetic Graduate Sales Representative to join our growing sales team. You will identify potential customers, build relationships, and drive revenue growth through outbound outreach and product demonstrations.

This entry-level role includes extensive training on products, sales techniques, and market strategies, with uncapped commission potential and a clear path to career advancement within the sales department.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident and persuasive demeanor.
• Proven ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and driven to achieve sales goals.
• Willingness to learn about products/services and market dynamics.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in Benoni.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through various channels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
• Present and demonstrate products/services effectively to potential customers.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals to meet targets.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow-up support.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share market intelligence and best practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Persuasive demeanor

Rapport building

Self-motivation

Resilience

Sales mindset

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an energetic and persuasive Graduate Sales Representative to join their sales team in Benoni. This role offers a fantastic entry point into a sales career, where you will be responsible for identifying potential customers, building relationships, and driving revenue growth. You will receive extensive training on products, sales techniques, and market strategies, enabling you to excel in a competitive environment. This opportunity is ideal for ambitious, results-oriented individuals with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to achieve sales targets and build a successful career in sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through various channels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
• Present and demonstrate products/services effectively to potential customers.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals to meet targets.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow-up support.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share market intelligence and best practices.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a confident and persuasive demeanor.
• Proven ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and driven to achieve sales goals.
• Willingness to learn about products/services and market dynamics.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in Benoni.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales department.
• Company incentives and rewards for high performance.
• A dynamic and supportive sales team environment fostering success.