Graduate Sales Representative

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Extensive training

Rapid career advancement

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Dynamic sales team

Exposure to diverse clients/products

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Graduate Sales Representative to jumpstart a career in consumer goods sales. You will promote products to new and existing customers, identify opportunities, and build lasting client relationships in your designated territory.

We offer extensive sales training, ongoing support, and clear pathways for career progression. A company vehicle or travel allowance is provided, and a base salary with uncapped commission awaits high performers.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing or Sales.
• Proven communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel within Mossel Bay region and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Present and demonstrate products effectively to potential clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and objectives.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals and quotations.
• Process sales orders and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Provide excellent customer service and address client inquiries.
• Report on sales activities, market trends, and competitor information.
• Collaborate with the sales team and management to develop sales strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Sales

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role Our client, a rapidly expanding enterprise in the consumer goods sector, is actively recruiting for an ambitious and driven Graduate Sales Representative. This is a prime opportunity for a recent graduate to embark on a successful career in sales, developing crucial skills in client acquisition, relationship management, and revenue generation. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling our client's products to new and existing customers within a designated sales territory. This role demands a results-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a persuasive approach. The position requires full-time presence in the field, operating out of our office in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . You will receive extensive sales training, ongoing support, and clear pathways for career progression. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about exceeding sales targets and building lasting client relationships. Your success will be measured by your ability to drive sales growth and contribute to the company's market expansion. This is a hands-on role that requires dedication and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Present and demonstrate products effectively to potential clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and objectives.
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals and quotations.
• Process sales orders and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Provide excellent customer service and address client inquiries.
• Report on sales activities, market trends, and competitor information.
• Collaborate with the sales team and management to develop sales strategies.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to communicate, present, and influence effectively at all levels of potential customers.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Results-driven with a strong desire to succeed in a sales environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in the field.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Mossel Bay, Western Cape region.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with CRM software.
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity for rapid career advancement in sales management.
• Company vehicle or travel allowance.
• Work with a dynamic and supportive sales team.
• Exposure to a wide range of products and clients.