SALES EXECUTIVE – OFFICE AUTOMATION (CAPE TOWN)

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Cape Town is seeking a Sales Executive – Office Automation to drive new business and expand existing accounts. The role focuses on selling technical products and solutions, building lasting customer relationships, and hitting sales targets from the Western Cape region.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of outbound sales experience, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and is comfortable working independently with travel across provinces.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• 3–5 years' outbound business development and/or sales experience.
• Experience in office automation, scanners, packaging equipment, or a technical product environment advantageous.
• Strong sales, negotiation, prospecting, and closing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong customer relationship and territory management skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good technical aptitude with the ability to learn new products and technologies quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel to various provinces.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business and grow existing accounts by selling technical products and solutions, building strong customer relationships, and achieving sales targets.

Skills

Outbound sales

Negotiation

Prospecting

Closing deals

Communication

Presentation

Customer relationships

Territory management

Organization

Travel willingness

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

SALES EXECUTIVE – OFFICE AUTOMATION (CAPE TOWN)

1 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

Permanent

NEL012911

Information Technology

Western Cape , CPT - CBD

Drive new business and grow existing accounts by selling technical products and solutions, building strong customer relationships, and achieving sales targets.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• 3–5 years' outbound business development and/or sales experience.
• Experience in office automation, scanners, packaging equipment, or a technical product environment advantageous.
• Strong sales, negotiation, prospecting, and closing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong customer relationship and territory management skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good technical aptitude with the ability to learn new products and technologies quickly.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel to various provinces.

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