Inbound Sales Representative

Salt Digital Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a motivated sales professional in Cape Town to drive revenue growth by building strong relationships with clients. The role involves identifying business opportunities, guiding clients, and collaborating closely with marketing.

Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of sales experience and a background in sales, marketing, or business. This position offers the chance to significantly impact customer retention and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales, preferably in FMCG or related industry.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships using a consultative sales approach.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities to expand the company’s footprint.
• Guide clients in selecting the most suitable products based on their needs.
• Gather insights on competitors, customer needs, and market trends.
• Work closely with marketing on campaigns and promotional activities.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and sales techniques.

Skills

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to build trust and long-term relationships

High level of resilience and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

High emotional intelligence and team-oriented mindset

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business

Job description

Overview

Drive revenue growth and increase market share by building strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients. Act as a brand ambassador by delivering tailored product solutions and providing market insights to support business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships using a consultative sales approach to secure repeat business and customer loyalty.
• Business Development: Identify and convert new business opportunities to expand the company’s footprint.
• Customer Advisory: Guide clients in selecting the most suitable products based on their needs.
• Market Intelligence: Gather and report insights on competitors, customer needs, and market trends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing to align on campaigns and promotional activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, products, and sales techniques to enhance performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and long-term relationships
• High level of resilience and ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail and administrative accuracy
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• High emotional intelligence and team-oriented mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) required; diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in sales (FMCG or related industry advantageous)
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Success Factors

• Consistently achieving sales targets
• Growing customer base and retention
• Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
• Providing valuable market insights to support business decisions

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.