Sales Representative - Business Development

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with generous佣

Comprehensive benefits package incl.健康

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Sales incentives and rewards

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated and target-oriented Sales Representative to drive business development in Durban. You will identify potential clients, generate leads, and convert prospects into long-term customers for our client's innovative products and services.

You will help expand the KwaZulu-Natal market, manage the sales pipeline from first contact to close, and collaborate with the sales team to exceed monthly and quarterly targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a sales or business development role.
• Proven success in lead generation and closing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales leads through networking and cold outreach.
• Understand client needs and present the value proposition.
• Manage the sales pipeline from initial contact to close.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share market insights.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly targets.

Skills

Lead generation

Relationship building

CRM experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Tools

CRM software

Sales tracking tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and target-oriented Sales Representative to drive business development initiatives in Durban . This role focuses on identifying potential clients, generating leads, and converting prospects into long-term customers for our client's innovative products and services. You will play a crucial part in expanding the company's reach within the KwaZulu-Natal market. If you are a proactive sales professional with a passion for building relationships and achieving ambitious goals, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new sales leads through various channels, including networking and cold outreach.
• Conduct thorough market research to understand potential client needs and industry trends.
• Present and articulate the value proposition of our client's offerings to prospective clients.
• Manage the sales pipeline effectively, from initial contact through to closing the sale.
• Collaborate with the sales team to share market insights and best practices.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and KPIs.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a sales representative or business development role.
• Demonstrated success in lead generation and closing sales.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales tracking tools.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Durban area and surrounding regions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with generous commission on sales.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
• Sales performance incentives and rewards.