Graduate Sales Representative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive product and sales training

Uncapped commission potential

Career advancement into senior roles

Travel within territory

Company-provided resources and tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Graduate Sales Representative to identify opportunities, build client relationships, and drive sales growth. The role includes comprehensive training and travel within the territory, with a base salary plus uncapped commissions.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve targets. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or related field.
• Proven ability to build rapport and communicate effectively.
• Strong negotiation and persuasive skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Willingness to travel within the designated sales territory.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Paarl, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential new clients through lead generation.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and tailor product offerings accordingly.
• Present and demonstrate features and benefits of product lines.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets and objectives.
• Provide exceptional customer service and after-sales support.
• Keep abreast of market trends and industry developments.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports to management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Organization & time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Commerce or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic distributor of specialized industrial equipment, is seeking an ambitious and results-oriented Graduate Sales Representative to join their thriving team. This role is based in Paarl, Western Cape, and offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build a career in sales. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and driving sales growth within your assigned territory. Comprehensive training on products and sales techniques will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential new clients through various lead generation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and requirements, and tailor product offerings accordingly.
• Present and demonstrate the features and benefits of our product lines.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales agreements.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets and objectives.
• Provide exceptional customer service and after-sales support.
• Keep abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports to management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build rapport and communicate effectively.
• Strong negotiation and persuasive skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to travel within the designated sales territory as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Proficiency in CRM software is an advantage.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Paarl, Western Cape, or surrounding areas.
• A genuine interest in industrial equipment and sales is highly valued.

Benefits

• Extensive product and sales training program.
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Opportunities for career advancement into senior sales and management roles.
• Work within a supportive and motivated sales team in Paarl, Western Cape.
• Travel opportunities within a designated sales territory.
• Company-provided resources and tools to support sales activities.
• Contribute to the growth and success of a well-established company.