Sales Representative - New Business

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Health benefits

Home office allowance

Remote training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to focus on new business acquisition for a fully remote role serving [Port Elizabeth region and beyond]. You will identify and convert new leads, manage your own schedule, and drive revenue growth from a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate has proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently using digital tools and CRMs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales or business development role focused on acquiring new customers.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads via phone, email, and social media.
• Conduct sales conversations to understand client needs and present solutions.
• Manage a pipeline and move prospects through the funnel to close.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly new business targets.
• Build rapport with potential customers in a remote setting.
• Maintain detailed records of activities in the CRM.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM familiarity

Remote selling

Lead generation

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious and energetic Sales Representative focused on new business acquisition to join their remote team, serving the Port Elizabeth region and beyond. This role is perfect for a self‑starter who thrives on identifying and converting new leads into loyal customers. You will be empowered to work autonomously from your chosen location, utilizing digital tools and communication platforms to connect with prospective clients and drive revenue growth. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to manage your own schedule while contributing significantly to the company's expansion efforts, making a tangible impact on business development across the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through proactive outreach via phone, email, and social media platforms.
• Conduct effective sales conversations to understand client needs and present solutions.
• Manage a pipeline of prospects, moving them through the sales funnel to close.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly new business sales targets.
• Build rapport and establish trust with potential customers in a remote setting.
• Maintain detailed records of sales activities and customer interactions in the CRM.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a sales or business development role, with a focus on new customer acquisition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a persuasive demeanor.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Familiarity with CRM software and remote sales tools.
• A proactive and resilient attitude towards achieving sales objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with generous commission structure.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Ongoing remote training and professional development programs.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative company culture.