Sales Consultant - Desktop Accounting and Payroll

Sage City; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Sales Consultant - Desktop Accounting and Payroll in Johannesburg. This hybrid role involves generating sales and building client relationships in a dynamic work environment. Successful candidates will have a solid track record in sales, particularly in software technology, and will play a pivotal role in driving business growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of outbound sales experience.
• Experience in a B2B sales environment.
• Salesforce Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls to potential clients and generate leads.
• Collaborate with sales managers to optimize sales strategies.
• Continuously participate in training sessions to enhance product knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Details: Sales Consultant - Desktop Accounting and Payroll

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Job Title

Job Title Sales Consultant - Desktop Accounting and Payroll

Job Description

Job Description Sales Consultants at Sage are the driving force behind our business. In this role, you will directly impact our organisation's bottom line by generating sales and fostering lasting client relationships, all while shaping your own earning potential. This role focuses on proactive lead generation, engaging prospective clients, conducting consultative sales, presenting our Accounting and Payroll Desktop products, and successfully closing deals.

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days per week on-site

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of outbound sales experience, preferably in a call center or customer-facing role within the software technology sector. A proven track record of meeting sales targets and familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems are essential. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are key to success in this role. Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative work environment where you can contribute to our growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

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• On a daily basis, conduct outbound calls to potential clients based on provided leads and target lists.
• Collaborate with sales managers and team members to optimize sales strategies that drive individual and team performance.

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• Starting off in the role will see you being upskilled and trained on the features, benefits, and applications of our products/services.
• Continuously participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance product knowledge, sales techniques, and understanding of Salesforce functionalities.
• Initially, you will work onsite every day. However, based on the targets you achieve, you may transition to working onsite 3 days a week, with Wednesdays being mandatory

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• You will join a team of 8 Sales Consultants, and will work closely with other Sales Teams and colleagues across the business in supporting our sales efforts.
• You will report to a Sales Manager for Desktop Sales who has a successful track record of growth within our business over the past 10 years.

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• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in a B2B sales environment, knowledge of Software Sales and understanding of customer needs and pain points as well as a Salesforce Certification will ensure you stand out from other candidates.

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If you are someone who enjoys the exhilarating nature of a sales environment, this role will keep you engaged, challenged and motivated, while writing your own pay cheque. There are no boundaries to what you can achieve. Be ready to break down barriers so that you, our organisation and our customers can thrive.

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Function

Country

Country South Africa

Office Location

Office Location Johannesburg

Work Place type

Work Place type Hybrid

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