Sales Executive (new business) - East London

TalenCo Recruitment Specialists; East London; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

TalenCo Recruitment Specialists is seeking a New Business Development Sales Executive with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets. This role focuses on cold calling for new business, not key account management, and offers an excellent package with commission.

You will build a strong pipeline, negotiate effectively, close deals, and ensure data integrity while pursuing monthly GP and sales targets. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Matric and experience in new business development / external sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills; able to close deals.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Hunter sales profile with cold calling experience.

Responsibilities

• Cold calling for new business; build a hunter sales pipeline.
• Develop a strong pipeline through cold calling and referrals.
• Negotiate effectively and close deals.
• Meet monthly GP and sales targets.
• Maintain 100% data integrity and meet deadlines.
• Pre-qualify customers.

Skills

Cold calling

Negotiation

Lead generation

Verbal communication

Closing deals

Education

Matric

Job description

New Business Development Sales Executive

Our client is looking for an experienced New Business Development Sales Executive with a proven track record in reaching and exceeding sales targets (able to show a proven sales track record of sales targets vs actual achieved). This role requires cold calling for new business - no key account management. Our client is offering an excellent package with commission to the successful candidate. We are looking for the cream of candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cold calling for new business – must be a hunter sales profile
• Build a strong pipeline of business through cold calling and referrals
• Must be a strong negotiator
• Must have experience with objection handling and be able to sell benefits
• Meeting monthly GP and sales targets
• Ensure 100% data integrity
• Ensure that deadlines are adhered to
• Pre-qualify customers

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Matric
• Experience in new business development / external sales
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Able to close deals essential
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable vehicle