Sales Consultant

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Edenvale is seeking a proactive Sales Representative to expand its customer base across retail and corporate markets. This external role focuses on prospecting, cold calling, and face-to-face client engagements to win new business.

You will own lead generation, build and manage a healthy pipeline, and grow revenue by meeting sales targets. A strong track record in B2B sales, familiarity with CRM systems, and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• External B2B sales experience required.
• Proven track record in cold calling and prospecting.
• Experience with face-to-face client meetings and presentations.
• Strong ability to grow accounts and revenue.
• Experience with CRM systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through cold calling and prospecting.
• Arrange face-to-face meetings and product presentations.
• Expand customer base across retail and corporate markets.
• Manage and grow key accounts with long-term relationships.
• Develop a healthy sales pipeline and follow up on leads.
• Work toward sales targets and increase market share.

Skills

Cold calling

Prospecting

Face-to-face meetings

Account growth

Pipeline management

CRM usage

Education

Matric

Tools

CRM system

Sage

Job description

Our client, based in Edenvale, is looking for a driven Sales Representative to expand its customer base and grow its presence across the retail and corporate markets.

This is a hands-on external sales opportunity for someone who enjoys prospecting, cold calling, meeting clients face-to-face and building new business relationships.

The successful candidate will take ownership of generating leads, identifying sales opportunities and growing customer accounts, with a strong emphasis on acquiring new business.

Experience within consumer electronics, retail technology, POS solutions, e-commerce, telecommunications, IT or hardware distribution will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through cold calling, prospecting and identifying potential clients.
• Arrange and conduct face-to-face client meetings, product presentations and sales engagements.
• Identify and pursue opportunities across retail and corporate markets to expand the customer base.
• Build, manage and grow customer accounts while maintaining strong, long-term business relationships.
• Develop and manage a healthy sales pipeline, consistently following up on leads and converting opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth by working towards sales targets and identifying opportunities to increase market share.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric.
• Minimum 2-3 years' external sales experience within a B2B environment.
• Proven track record in cold calling, prospecting and generating new business.
• Experience conducting face-to-face client meetings and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to grow customer accounts, retain clients and generate revenue.
• Strong sales pipeline management and reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM system and Sage experience will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle are essential.

Advantageous Industry Exposure

Experience selling within one or more of the following sectors will be beneficial:

• Consumer electronics and electronic products.
• Point-of-Sale (POS) and retail technology solutions.
• E-commerce and retail solutions.
• Telecommunications and office automation.
• IT, hardware or technology distribution.
• Security technology.

Key Personal Attributes

• A strong hunter mentality with a genuine passion for winning new business.
• Resilient and comfortable handling rejection while maintaining momentum.
• Energetic, confident and commercially minded.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and able to work independently.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

If you are a proactive sales professional who enjoys the challenge of opening new accounts, building a strong pipeline and consistently converting opportunities into sales, this could be the next step in your career.