Remote Sales Specialist - Digital Marketing

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Sales Specialist to drive sales of digital marketing services on a fully remote basis, serving clients from Pretoria and beyond. You will identify prospects, assess needs, and tailor packages across SEO, SEM, social media, and content strategy.

You will manage the sales pipeline end-to-end and build long-term relationships with clients, aiming to exceed sales targets while working autonomously in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in digital marketing/advertising.
• Proven ability to close deals and meet quotas.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with digital marketing concepts, tools and platforms.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote setup.
• Strong client relationship management and customer service understanding.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients for digital marketing services.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand client objectives and challenges.
• Present and sell digital marketing solutions tailored to client needs.
• Manage the sales pipeline from first contact to closing.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships with regular communication.
• Aim to meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets for new business.

Skills

Sales experience

Virtual selling

Communication

Negotiation

Digital marketing knowledge

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated Sales Specialist to join their dynamic team, focusing on digital marketing solutions and operating on a fully remote basis, serving clients from Pretoria and beyond. You will be responsible for driving sales of our client's innovative digital marketing services, including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and content strategy. This role requires an individual who is adept at building rapport virtually, understanding client needs, and articulating how our client's services can achieve their business objectives. As a key member of a growing, remote-first organization, you will have the opportunity to shape client relationships and contribute directly to the company's success in the digital advertising space.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage potential clients seeking digital marketing services.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments to understand client objectives and challenges.
• Present and sell a range of digital marketing solutions , tailoring packages to client requirements.
• Manage the sales pipeline from initial contact through to closing the deal.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients through consistent communication.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets for new business acquisition.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, specifically within the digital marketing or advertising industry.
• Demonstrated success in closing deals and meeting sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, especially in a virtual environment .
• Familiarity with digital marketing concepts, tools, and platforms.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a fully remote setup .
• A strong understanding of client relationship management and customer service principles.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary coupled with an attractive commission plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office equipment and connectivity.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development in digital marketing sales.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home, supporting clients nationwide from Pretoria .