Sales Executive

private recruiter; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an ambitious Sales Executive in Cape Town. In this role, you will build strong merchant relationships to drive sales and enhance the brand's market presence. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of B2B sales experience and are results-driven communicators. Exceptional negotiation skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Proficient in reaching out to new prospects.
• Able to exceed KPIs and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Contact targeted businesses for onboarding merchants.
• Prepare engaging pitches and presentations.
• Negotiate deals beneficial for all parties.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Confident communication

Results-driven

Strategic negotiation

Commercially minded

Adaptable and insightful

Resilient and proactive

Collaborative

Job description

Location: Office-based in Cape Town

Remuneration: Basic + Commission (depending on experience)

Please note: Applications will only be considered from candidates currently based in Cape Town.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Sales Executive to join our dynamic team representing a leading UK deals platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an established, fast-growing brand that continues to invest in expanding its market share.

In this role, you’ll build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing merchants—creating the very best deals for our customers, our partners, and the platform alike. You’ll take ownership of your region, driving sales through relationship‑building, negotiation, and exceptional service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated and confident sales professional with 3+ years of B2B sales experience who can hit the ground running. You’ll need to be:

• A confident communicator – comfortable reaching out to new prospects and reconnecting with previous clients.
• Results‑driven – able to meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets.
• A strategic negotiator – capable of structuring compelling deals that benefit the consumer, the client, and the platform.
• Commercially minded – understanding what makes deals attractive in the current consumer landscape.
• Adaptable and insightful – keeping up with evolving consumer trends to identify high‑performing opportunities.
• Resilient and proactive – skilled at handling objections and turning challenges into opportunities.
• Collaborative – a team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong working relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively contact targeted businesses with the goal of onboarding quality merchants.
• Prepare and deliver engaging pitches, presentations, and proposals.
• Negotiate and close deals that are mutually beneficial for merchants, customers, and the platform.
• Provide accurate information and excellent service to clients, maintaining long‑term relationships.
• Continuously develop rapport and trust to enhance the company’s reputation in the market.
• Meet and exceed weekly activity goals and monthly revenue targets.

If you’re an ambitious salesperson with a passion for building partnerships and delivering exceptional results, we’d love to hear from you!