Senior Sales Agent

Hello Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a Senior Sales Agent to drive sales in the township market. The incumbent will engage informal vendors and oversee field agents while collaborating with marketing to enhance market penetration. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in sales, a relevant degree, and exceptional leadership and communication skills. This role requires travel within the region and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Onsite Barista

Exciting Team Events

Teambuilding Activities

A Culture That Feels Like Family

A Top-Notch Office Space

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in sales or business development within the fintech, insurance, or FMCG industry.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sales plan for the assigned region.
• Oversee and drive the performance of the field agents’ team.
• Identify and engage with potential clients to promote fintech solutions.
• Collaborate with marketing and management to execute market penetration campaigns.
• Provide market feedback to product development teams.
• Prepare and present sales performance reports weekly.
• Oversee daily operations of sales in the assigned territory.
• Handle and resolve customer complaints regarding a product or service.

Skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Team leadership experience

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

National diploma or degree in business, finance or related field

Job description

Job title : Senior Sales Agent

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 24, 2025

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Description

Hello Group is seeking to appoint a dedicated Senior Sales Agent in the Gauteng region. The incumbent will call on Spaza Shops, informal vendors ranging from salons, nail bars, and Chisanyama, specifically in the township market. This is a field-based role with daily and weekly interaction from Head Office as well as management. The role reports to the Sales and Marketing Manager – Township Vertical. Hello Group is a South African company with a bold mission: to create game-changing integrated consumer and business services for migrant and marginalized communities. Our focus is on providing low-cost, easily accessible, and simple-to-use financial solutions, all powered by cutting-edge technology.

What Hello Group Offers

• Onsite Barista – Because life’s too short for bad coffee!
• Exciting Team Events – Work hard, play harder!
• Teambuilding Activities – Get to know your teammates beyond the screen!
• A Culture That Feels Like Family – No corporate robots here—just real people doing great things!
• A Top-Notch Office Space – Where inspiration meets innovation.

Our entities

• Hello Paisa – Secure and affordable international money transfers & digital banking solutions.
• Hello Pay – Empowering individuals with financial solutions tailored to their needs.
• Q-Mart – Leading the way in wholesale and distribution for mobile and financial products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sales plan for the assigned region
• Oversee and drive the performance of the field agents’ team
• Identify and engage with potential clients to promote fintech solutions
• Collaborate with marketing and management to execute market penetration campaigns
• Provide market feedback to product development teams as well as marketing teams
• Prepare and present sales performance reports, weekly to management
• Oversee daily operations of sales in the assigned territory
• Handle and resolve customer complaints regarding a product or service
• Liaise with local wholesalers to access potential clients through market activations

Minimum Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in sales or business development within the fintech, insurance, or FMCG industry, calling in the township/informal market
• National diploma or degree in business, finance or related field
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Willingness to travel within the assigned region
• Valid driver’s license and Microsoft proficiency
• Team leadership experience
• Own vehicle and own transport