Sales and Activations Agent

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Viljoenskroon; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to dynamic workplace

Internal academy

Friendly, team-driven environment

Group Risk Benefits

Medical Benefits

Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Job summary

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd in Viljoenskroon, Free State, is seeking a driven Sales & Activations Agent to generate leads, run activations and close sales to hit monthly revenue targets. You will own every lead from first contact to signed agreement and coordinate activations with Ambassadors to align with the area commercial plan.

The role requires 2–5 years in sales, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to travel within the project area, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a sales role, with marketing or brand activation experience an advantage.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Sales or a relevant qualification is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and the relevant local language(s) of your area.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lead generation

Close sales

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Travel readiness

Sales targets

Fluent English

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Sales qualification advantageous

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 Viljoenskroon, Free State, 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

• Please ensure that the information you provide in your application is true, accurate, and correct.
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