Regional Enterprise Software Sales Executive - East London

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission structure

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Sales Executive to drive revenue growth in East London by acquiring new clients and expanding the regional market presence. The role covers full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing deals, with a focus on enterprise software solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of software sales experience, strong relationships with C-level executives, and the ability to work independently in a client-facing environment in the East London area.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in enterprise software sales.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Deep understanding of enterprise software and complex sales cycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport with C-level executives and IT professionals.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field.
• Willing to relocate to East London and visit client sites regularly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target enterprise accounts in the Eastern Cape.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and surpass annual sales quotas.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand prospective clients' business challenges and pain points.
• Deliver compelling presentations and product demonstrations tailored to client requirements.
• Manage the entire sales process, from initial contact and qualification to contract negotiation and deal closure.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders at client organizations.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and technical teams to ensure effective solution design and client onboarding.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and advancements in enterprise software.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, pipeline, and forecasts in the CRM system.
• Represent the company professionally at industry events and client meetings in and around East London.

Skills

Enterprise software sales

Target achievement

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

C-level engagement

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Sales Executive to drive revenue growth in East London by acquiring new clients and expanding the regional market presence. The role covers full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing deals, with a focus on enterprise software solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of software sales experience, strong relationships with C-level executives, and the ability to work independently in a client-facing environment in the East London area.