Telecommunications Sales Representative

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + commission

Medical aid and retirement planning

Sales training and development

Career progression opportunities

Incentives and rewards

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Sales Representative to join our Centurion team. You will identify new business opportunities, understand client needs, and offer telecom solutions such as broadband, VoIP, and cloud services.

The role emphasizes achieving revenue targets through proactive sales and strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience in telecom/tech, a track record of meeting quotas, and the ability to travel within the sales territory.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in telecom/tech is required.
• Must have a track record of meeting/exceeding quotas.
• Willingness to travel within the designated sales territory and use CRM for activity tracking.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients and generate leads through multiple channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Understand client requirements and propose telecom solutions (broadband, VoIP, cloud).
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospective customers.
• Negotiate terms and close deals to achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with technical and support teams to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Lead generation

Client relationships

Sales strategy

Presentation skills

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic force in the telecoms market , is actively seeking a results-driven Telecommunications Sales Representative to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA . This client-facing role is essential for expanding our market share by identifying and securing new business opportunities. You will be responsible for understanding client needs and offering tailored telecommunications solutions, including broadband, VoIP, and cloud services. The successful candidate will possess a passion for sales, a deep understanding of telecommunications products, and a proven track record of exceeding targets. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your sales career within a growing and innovative technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients and generate leads through various sales channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Understand client business requirements and propose suitable telecommunications solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospective customers.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals to achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with the technical and support teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management review.
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales cycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the telecommunications or technology sector.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications products and services (e.g., broadband, mobile, VoIP, cloud).
• Ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and MS Office Suite.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the designated sales territory.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is an advantage.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive base salary plus an attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement planning benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous sales training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative sales team environment.
• Performance-based incentives and rewards.
• Career progression opportunities within a leading telecoms company.
• Work in a vibrant business hub in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA , and drive sales for cutting-edge communication solutions.