Sales Executive - George

Lesaka Technologies; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in South Africa is seeking a Sales Executive for the Kazang - Merchant Division. This role involves driving new business acquisition and managing existing customer relationships across multiple sales channels. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of sales experience, particularly in the FMCG or payments sectors. Candidates should be well-networked in the informal economy and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. This position combines fieldwork with remote tasks and requires a Matric qualification.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in Sales, Account Management, or Business Development in FMCG or Payments.
• Experience in the per-urban/rural ‘Informal’ economy is beneficial.
• Endorsed code 8 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition and grow customer relationships.
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing and sales management.
• Plan sales activities on a weekly basis.

Skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Customer service

Technical issue solving

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Sales Executive within the Kazang - Merchant Division, in our George Office. The Sales Executive is a results‑oriented sales professional responsible for driving new business acquisition, growing existing customer relationships, and delivering on regional sales targets across multiple channels, including Direct Sales and Tavern Sales. This role operates in both field and remote capacities, combining in‑person client engagement with digital tools to optimize reach, efficiency, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve Technical issues
• Provide Customer service
• Advise customer on Software management
• Manage device requisitions, allocations, and stock take as per monthly cycle requirements
• Ensure administrative time is allocated to fulfil all designated administrative tasks and roles
• Comply with Regional admin office requirements as per monthly cycles
• Adhere to the requirements of the business when placing devices
• Planning of sales activities on a weekly basis
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing and sales management
• Interaction and cooperation with the Sales Admin team and the ability to perform work within acceptable timelines
• Work to key weekly reporting and management cycles with Field and Regional Sales teams

Requirements

• Matric
• 3 years’ experience in Sales, Account Management, or Business Development in FMCG or Payments company
• Experience in the per-urban/rural ‘Informal’ economy would be advantageous
• Skilled in sales and negotiation at an informal level as well as semi‑corporate partners
• Well networked within ‘informal’ Business value chains particularly large wholesalers and FMCG suppliers (or the ability to rapidly grow network)

Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy—Outlook, MS Office Suite
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools
• Industry‑specific knowledge (if applicable, such as fintech, Banking & FMCG)
• Endorsed code 8 driver’s license

Behavioural Competencies

• High‑growth mindset and self‑motivated
• Strong communication skills
• Works well with multiple teams/structures