Telecommunications Sales Executive

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary withcommission

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company car or travel allowance

Ongoing sales training and development

Dynamic sales culture with advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a driven Telecommunications Sales Executive to join our Sandton team. You will drive revenue by identifying and closing new business opportunities in the telecom sector, while building strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates have a proven B2B sales track record, excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills, and solid knowledge of telecom products and market trends. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in B2B sales, preferably within telecommunications or technology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications products, services, and market trends.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with clients at various levels.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently within a sales team structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company sales targets and expand the customer base.
• Identify, prospect, and qualify new leads through various channels, including networking, cold outreach, and industry events.
• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations.
• Understand client needs and challenges, developing and presenting customized telecommunications solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals, ensuring profitable outcomes for the company.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and results-oriented Telecommunications Sales Executive to join their vibrant commercial team in Sandton . This role is instrumental in driving revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities within the telecommunications sector. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and presenting tailored solutions. The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator, a strategic thinker, and possesses a deep understanding of the telecom market, contributing to a high-performing sales environment focused on exceeding targets and delivering exceptional customer value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve company sales targets and expand the customer base.
• Identify, prospect, and qualify new leads through various channels, including networking, cold outreach, and industry events.
• Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations.
• Understand client needs and challenges, developing and presenting customized telecommunications solutions.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals, ensuring profitable outcomes for the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; sales-specific training is a plus.
• Proven track record of success in B2B sales, preferably within the telecommunications or technology sector.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications products, services, and market trends.
• Ability to build rapport and credibility with clients at various levels.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently within a sales team structure.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus an attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company car or travel allowance.
• Ongoing sales training and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic and supportive sales culture with opportunities for advancement.