Sales Representative - Graduate Opportunity

CodeConnect Staffing (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 35 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for ambitious graduates to join a Sales Development team in Johannesburg. This role offers a unique chance to kickstart a career in B2B technology sales, providing comprehensive training and mentorship. Successful candidates will research potential clients, conduct outreach, and collaborate with teams to drive growth. The ideal applicant is a recent graduate with strong communication skills and a desire to learn and excel in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Structured career growth

Full training and mentorship

Competitive graduate salary

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a willingness to learn.
• Interest in technology and sales is crucial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients across various industries.
• Conduct professional outreach through email, phone, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify prospects and schedule product demonstrations.

Skills

Curiosity

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Recent graduate or early-career professional

Tools

CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator)

Job description

Job Specifics

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa | On-Site | Travel Required Type: Full-Time | Graduate Role

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing technology company, is seeking ambitious graduates to join their Sales Development team.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to launch a career in B2B technology sales. The successful candidates will learn how to identify and engage potential clients, start meaningful business conversations, and help drive the company’s commercial growth.

No prior experience is required – just curiosity, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Comprehensive training, ongoing mentorship, and clear career progression paths (including Account Executive and Business Development Manager roles) are provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients and key decision-makers across various industries.
• Conduct professional outreach through email, phone, and LinkedIn.
• Qualify prospects and schedule product demonstrations or discovery meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to convert leads into opportunities.
• Maintain accurate activity records and pipeline data in the CRM system.

Candidate Profile

• A recent graduate or early-career professional with a strong interest in technology and sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Curious, confident, and eager to learn.
• Highly organised and motivated to achieve goals.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Exposure to business, marketing, or technology studies.
• Familiarity with CRM or prospecting tools (e.g., HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).

Why This Opportunity

• Structured career growth within a scaling tech organisation.
• Full training, onboarding, and mentorship provided.
• Collaborative, dynamic, and supportive team culture.
• Competitive graduate salary + performance-based incentives.

Application

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated graduates to begin a long-term career in the technology sector. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early to be considered.

Apply Now to join our client’s growing team and kickstart your career in tech sales!