Telecom Sales Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Travel allowance

Sales training

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a driven Telecom Sales Specialist to lead sales of cutting-edge telecommunications solutions to new and existing clients.

You will work with marketing and technical teams to develop and execute sales strategies, balance office collaboration with remote work, and build lasting customer relationships while achieving targets and driving growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales within telecom or related industry.
• Strong understanding of telecom products, services and market trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment.
• Proficiency with CRM software and sales tools.
• Degree in Business, Marketing or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the telecom sector.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Prepare and deliver customized sales presentations and proposals.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to close deals.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure customer satisfaction and post-sales support.
• Aim to meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Telecom products

Negotiation

CRM software

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Our client is seeking a driven and experienced Telecom Sales Specialist to join their team in Cape Town . You will be responsible for driving sales of our cutting-edge telecommunications solutions to new and existing clients. This role requires a deep understanding of the telecom market, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for building lasting customer relationships. You will work closely with marketing and technical teams to develop and execute sales strategies, ensuring our client remains a leader in the competitive telecommunications landscape. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to balance office-based collaboration with remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the telecommunications sector.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Collaborate with the technical team to ensure customer satisfaction and provide post-sales support.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in B2B sales, preferably within the telecommunications industry .
• Excellent understanding of telecom products, services, and market trends.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment .
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales management tools.
• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Regular sales training and professional development opportunities.
• Travel allowance and other benefits.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on career growth.