Telecommunications Sales Representative

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with uncapped commission

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Sales Representative to drive revenue in Centurion through lead generation, presentations, and deal closures. The role emphasizes remote engagement with clients across multiple platforms and a strong focus on customer solutions in telecom products.

The ideal candidate should have a proven sales track record in telecom or tech, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently within a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales within telecom/tech sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with strong time management in remote sales.
• Proficient with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Understanding of VoIP, broadband, mobile and network solutions.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and build a sales pipeline in the Centurion region.
• Conduct product demonstrations and present telecom solutions to clients.
• Negotiate terms and close sales to meet revenue targets.
• Maintain long-term relationships and identify upsell opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical and support teams for post-sale delivery.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitors to position offerings.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication & negotiation

Remote selling / self-motivation

CRM software

Telecom services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and results-driven Telecommunications Sales Representative to join their expanding sales division, focusing on the Centurion market. This role is critical in driving revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and closing deals for a comprehensive range of telecommunications products and services. You will be an integral part of a dynamic sales team, leveraging your expertise to understand customer needs and propose effective solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to excel in a remote sales environment, offering the flexibility to connect with clients across various platforms while contributing to our client's market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and build a robust sales pipeline through prospecting, networking, and market research within the Centurion region.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients, articulating the value proposition of our client's telecom solutions .
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales to meet or exceed assigned revenue targets.
• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and identifying upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal technical and support teams to ensure seamless service delivery post-sale.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and product knowledge to effectively position our offerings.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within the telecommunications or technology sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with strong time management skills to thrive in a remote sales environment.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., "Salesforce") and sales enablement tools.
• Understanding of various telecommunications services, such as VoIP, broadband, mobile, and network solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Extensive training on products, services, and sales techniques.
• Flexibility of a remote work arrangement, allowing for a strong work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing telecoms company.
• Performance-based incentives and rewards.