Sales Specialist - Training and Development

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training and development organization seeks a passionate Sales Specialist for their Cape Town branch. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sales, particularly within the training sector, and will be responsible for driving sales strategies, managing client relationships, and contributing to overall revenue growth. This is a permanent position with a focus on achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar industry.
• Proven success in sales roles.
• Completion of formal sales training courses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and drive sales strategies to increase revenue and profit.
• Arrange meetings with potential clients and recommend training solutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets aligned with business strategy.

Skills

Self-motivation

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Networking

Cold calling

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sales Specialist - Training and Development

2025-07-08 - 2025-08-08

Permanent

CPT003084

Education

Sales and Marketing

Are you a passionate and driven Sales Specialist with the ability to remain self-motivated? Do you have experience in the training and educator sector? Are you seeking an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment? If so, look no further!

We are partnering with a reputable national organization recruiting a Sales Specialist for their Cape Town branch. The role involves ensuring customer retention by servicing existing clients and exploring new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales:
• Contribute to and drive sales strategies to increase revenue and profit.
• Arrange meetings with potential clients, assess their needs, and recommend suitable training solutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets aligned with the business strategy and budget.
• People Management:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, marketing, and operations.
• Customers:
• Build and maintain relationships with business partners, clients, and consultants.
• Marketing:
• Identify new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and marketing strategies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar industry.
• Proven success in sales roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
• Experience in Training and Development sales (preferred).
• Completion of formal sales training courses.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.