Junior Account Executive

Ello Technology Sa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech firm in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Account Executive for New Business Development. This role involves researching and contacting potential clients, qualifying leads, and contributing to the sales pipeline. The ideal candidate is driven, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced tech environment. Competitive salary and commission structure offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Commission structure

Ongoing training

Exposure to innovative services

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidate with a passion for sales.
• Confident communicator, able to handle rejection.
• Organized and proactive time manager.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients via various channels.
• Engage with prospects to understand needs and position services.
• Book meetings for senior sales staff and manage client outreach.

Skills

Cold calling

Lead qualification

Client outreach

Time management

Communication

Job description

Junior Account Executive – New Business Development

Location: Cape Town

About Us

Ello Technology is a fast-growing Managed Service Provider (MSP).

We deliver AI-powered, proactive IT support and infrastructure management that keeps our clients running seamlessly.

Our team is known for innovation, speed, and service excellence — helping companies thrive in a tech-driven world.

What You’ll Be Doing

New Business Generation: Research, identify, and reach out to potential clients through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and networking.

Lead Qualification: Engage with prospects to understand their needs and position Ello’s services as solutions.

Pipeline Growth: Book meetings and demos for senior sales staff, contributing directly to the sales pipeline.

Client Outreach: Be the first point of contact for new opportunities and ensure professional follow-up.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Technical teams to deliver a seamless client experience.

Learning & Growth: Develop your sales skills, product knowledge, and business acumen with mentorship from experienced team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Entry-level / early career candidate with a passion for sales and technology.
• Confident communicator who isn’t afraid of cold outreach and high-volume prospecting.
• Driven and resilient — you handle rejection positively and keep pushing forward.
• Organized and proactive, able to manage your time and tasks independently.
• Ambitious and coachable — eager to learn, grow, and achieve results.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Commission structure rewarding new sign-ups and Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) growth.
• Ongoing training in sales, technology, and professional development.
• Exposure to innovative AI-powered IT services and the chance to grow into senior roles as you succeed.

If you’re hungry to make your mark in tech sales, thrive on the challenge of opening doors, and want to build a career in account management, we’d love to hear from you.

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