Sales and Activations Agent

Herotel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to a dynamic workplace

Internal academy

Friendly team environment

Group Risk Benefits

Medical Benefits

Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Job summary

Herotel in Uitenhage, Despatch area, is seeking a driven Sales & Activations Agent who turns conversations into closed deals. You will generate leads, run activations and meet monthly revenue targets, owning each deal from first contact to signed agreement.

The role suits a proactive salesperson with event experience and a willingness to travel within your area. English and local language fluency are required, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• 2–5 years in a sales role; marketing/brand activation experience is a plus.
• Ability to generate leads and close sales independently.
• Comfort working toward daily and monthly revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Carry a monthly revenue target with full accountability.
• Generate and qualify leads through direct outreach, canvassing and activations.
• Own every lead through to activation, from first contact to signed agreement.
• Convert interest into signed agreements at activations and events.
• Report weekly on revenue generated and pipeline status.
• Build and execute a local lead generation and marketing plan.
• Keep CRM records up to date with leads and sales activity.
• Provide market intelligence on competitors and pricing.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales closure

Communication

Time management

Event activations

Education

Grade 12

Sales qualification

Job description

Are you a driven, target focused salesperson who thrives on turning conversations into closed deals? Join our Commercial team as a Sales & Activations Agent in Uitenhage, Despach , where you'll generate leads, run activations and close sales to hit a monthly revenue target.

This role is perfect for someone who identifies as a salesperson first, who enjoys community engagement and events, and who takes full ownership of a deal from first contact through to signed agreement.

What you'll do:

• Carry and take full accountability for a monthly revenue target
• Generate and qualify leads through direct outreach, door to door canvassing, community engagement, referrals and activations
• Own every lead through to activation, from first contact to signed agreement
• Convert interest into signed agreements at activations and events on the day wherever possible
• Identify competitor switch opportunities, business prospects and uncovered residential demand in your area
• Brief and coordinate Ambassadors where active, aligning their activity to the area commercial plan
• Report weekly to the Area Sales Manager on revenue generated and pipeline status
• Build and execute a local lead generation and marketing plan for your assigned area
• Keep CRM records of all leads, interactions and sales activity complete and current daily
• Provide reliable market intelligence on competitor activity, pricing and customer sentiment
• Deliver a complete, quality handover of new subscribers to the installation and after sales teams
• Represent Herotel professionally in your assigned area, reflecting our values in every interaction

What you'll need:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A valid driver's licence
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a sales role, with marketing or brand activation experience an advantage
• Sales or a relevant qualification is advantageous
• A demonstrated ability to generate leads and close sales independently
• Comfort working to a daily and monthly revenue target with full accountability for the number
• Ability to plan and run activations and events with a sales first mindset
• Willingness and ability to travel within your project area, including weekends
• Fluency in English and the relevant local language(s) of your area
• Strong problem solving, time management and communication skills
• Team player able to coordinate people at activations and brief Ambassadors effectively

What we offer

• Exposure to a dynamic workplace
• A chance to grow your skills through our internal academy
• A friendly, team driven environment
• Group Risk Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Important Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from Designated Groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act and in line with Herotel's Employment Equity Plan.

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