Junior Sales Representative

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive training program

Mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to sales cycle

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a Junior Sales Representative to kickstart a career in sales. You will support the senior team by identifying leads, engaging potential customers, and learning sales fundamentals through hands-on mentoring.

This field-based role offers training, customer interaction, and real opportunities to advance within the sales department. Based in Paarl or willing to relocate, you will work with a proactive team, participate in outbound outreach, and gain exposure to the

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and build a career in sales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles is a plus.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Paarl area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and researching potential new clients within the assigned sales territory.
• Make outbound calls and send emails to engage prospective customers and introduce our client's offerings.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for senior sales representatives.
• Learn and apply effective sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Support the sales team in achieving overall departmental goals.

Skills

Learnability

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Sales basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Sales Representative to join their sales team in Paarl . This is an excellent opportunity for an individual eager to start their career in sales, receiving comprehensive training and mentorship. You will focus on supporting the senior sales team by identifying leads, engaging potential customers, and learning the fundamentals of successful selling within the local market. This role is field-based, offering hands-on experience and direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and researching potential new clients within the assigned sales territory.
• Make outbound calls and send emails to engage prospective customers and introduce our client's offerings.
• Schedule introductory meetings and product demonstrations for senior sales representatives.
• Learn and apply effective sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Support the sales team in achieving overall departmental goals.

Requirements

• Strong desire to learn and build a career in sales .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of sales principles is a plus.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Paarl area.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive training program and ongoing mentorship.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales department.
• Exposure to various aspects of the sales cycle and business operations.
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and development.