Sales Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Ongoing training and development

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities in sales division

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a results-driven Sales Specialist to drive product adoption and revenue growth. You will understand customer needs, present tailored solutions, and build lasting relationships within the local academic and wine-producing community.

The role emphasizes proactive selling, strong product knowledge, and collaboration with marketing to generate leads and close deals. A career path into senior sales roles is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a specialized sales or product sales role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to learn and articulate technical or product-specific details.
• Demonstrated success in meeting sales targets and driving revenue.
• Proficiency in using CRM software for managing customer interactions.
• A passion for understanding customer needs and delivering effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential and existing customers to understand their specific requirements and challenges.
• Present and demonstrate specialized product features and benefits effectively.
• Develop tailored sales proposals and quotes that address customer needs.
• Manage the sales pipeline, from initial contact through to closing the deal.
• Provide post-sales support and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on promotional activities and lead generation efforts.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Product knowledge

CRM software

Understanding customer needs

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Sales Specialist to drive product adoption and revenue within the vibrant community of Stellenbosch, Western Cape . You will be responsible for understanding customer needs in detail and offering specialized solutions that align with their objectives. This role requires a proactive approach to sales, excellent product knowledge, and a commitment to building lasting customer relationships. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise and customer-centricity, contributing to our success in this key academic and wine-producing region.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with potential and existing customers to understand their specific requirements and challenges.
• Present and demonstrate specialized product features and benefits effectively.
• Develop tailored sales proposals and quotes that address customer needs.
• Manage the sales pipeline, from initial contact through to closing the deal.
• Provide post-sales support and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on promotional activities and lead generation efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a specialized sales or product sales role.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to learn and articulate technical or product-specific details.
• Demonstrated success in meeting sales targets and driving revenue.
• Proficiency in using CRM software for managing customer interactions.
• A passion for understanding customer needs and delivering effective solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with innovative products/services.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Collaborative team environment in a beautiful setting.
• Potential for growth into senior roles within the sales division.