Sales Associate

Freerecruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Freerecruit in Cape Town is seeking Sales Associates for an onsite, target-driven role. You will conduct high-volume outbound calls to sell Telkom products, including contracts and data plans, while meeting set targets.

The position offers a basic salary of R5,000 with uncapped commission; the more you sell, the more you earn. Previous sales experience is helpful, and a hunger to build a long-term career in sales is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous sales or cold-calling experience is a plus.
• Be confident on the phone and handle rejection.
• Willingness to learn and grow in sales.

Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound cold calls.
• Pitch and sell Telkom products and services.
• Identify opportunities and close sales.
• Handle objections and confidently drive conversations toward a sale.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Follow up with potential customers and maximise sales opportunities.
• Continuously improve your sales techniques and product knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Cold‑calling

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: SALES ASSOCIATES

Location: Cape Town – Onsite
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Public Holidays: Off
Basic Salary: R5,000
Commission: Uncapped – The more you sell, the more you earn!

About the Role

We’re looking for hungry, ambitious, and driven Sales Associates to join our fast-paced, target-driven team.

This is a hard-sales, outbound cold-calling role where you’ll be responsible for selling Telkom products, including cell phone contracts, data contracts, laptops, and other products across various campaigns.

You’ll need to be confident on the phone, comfortable handling rejection, and motivated by hitting targets and closing deals.

Previous sales experience is preferred but not essential. We’re willing to give the right person an opportunity if you have the hunger, work ethic, commitment, and determination to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound cold calls.
• Pitch and sell Telkom products and services.
• Identify opportunities and close sales.
• Handle objections and confidently drive conversations toward a sale.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Follow up with potential customers and maximise sales opportunities.
• Continuously improve your sales techniques and product knowledge.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous sales or cold-calling experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Confident, resilient, and comfortable with rejection.
• Highly target-driven and motivated by earning commission.
• Dedicated, reliable, and committed to achieving results.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and improve.
• Someone looking for a long‑term opportunity to grow and build a career in sales.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

If you’re hungry for success, love the thrill of closing a deal, and are ready to work hard and earn through your performance, we want to hear from you!