Sales Associate - New Business

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Mentorship

Career advancement

On-site team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a driven Sales Associate - New Business to identify and acquire new customers, manage early sales steps, and contribute to revenue growth within a dynamic local team.

You will engage with potential clients, understand their needs, present our offerings, and manage leads from first contact to handover to senior staff, with on-site training and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Resilience and a positive attitude when facing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and contact potential new customers within the assigned territory.
• Conduct introductory sales calls and presentations to prospective clients.
• Understand customer needs and effectively communicate how our client's offerings can meet them.
• Manage leads from initial contact through to qualification and handover to senior sales staff.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Achieve targets for lead generation and new customer acquisition.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Resilience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and driven Sales Associate - New Business to join their team in the vibrant community of Soweto . This role is focused on identifying and acquiring new customers, managing the initial stages of the sales process, and contributing directly to revenue growth. You will be engaging with potential clients, understanding their needs, and introducing them to our client's valuable products and services. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for sales, eager to build a successful career in a client-facing role within a supportive local team.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and contact potential new customers within the assigned territory.
• Conduct introductory sales calls and presentations to prospective clients.
• Understand customer needs and effectively communicate how our client's offerings can meet them.
• Manage leads from initial contact through to qualification and handover to senior sales staff.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions in the CRM system.
• Achieve targets for lead generation and new customer acquisition.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Resilience and a positive attitude when facing challenges.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship program.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales department.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration.
• Gain valuable experience in new business acquisition.