Telecommunications Sales Representative

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Commission-based earnings

Sales training and development

Collaborative sales environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an energetic Telecommunications Sales Representative to identify and acquire new clients, understand their communication needs, and deliver effective telecoms solutions for them.

You will play a key role in expanding Placements24's customer base and driving revenue growth within the Western Cape, thriving in a fast-paced telecoms market and building lasting relationships with clients through proactive outreach and strategic negotiation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree advantageous.
• Proven sales experience, preferably telecoms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience meeting quotas and managing pipelines.
• Proficient in CRM and sales tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and social media.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify telecom requirements.
• Present features and benefits of products and services.
• Negotiate terms and close sales to meet targets.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Stay updated on industry trends to identify opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Persuasion skills

CRM proficiency

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree advantageous

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and persuasive Telecommunications Sales Representative to join their team in the vibrant city of Stellenbosch. This role is focused on identifying and acquiring new clients, understanding their communication needs, and providing them with effective telecoms solutions. You will play a key part in expanding our client's customer base and driving revenue growth within the Western Cape region. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to build a successful career in the fast-paced telecoms industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads and prospect potential customers through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and social media.
• Conduct detailed needs assessments with prospective clients to understand their telecommunications requirements.
• Present and demonstrate the features and benefits of our client's products and services effectively.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales to meet or exceed individual and team targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to identify new sales opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or business is advantageous.
• Proven experience in a sales role, preferably within the telecoms sector or a related technology field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales quotas and manage a sales pipeline.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other sales enablement tools.
• A proactive and resilient attitude, with a strong desire to succeed in Stellenbosch.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus generous commission structure and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Opportunities for ongoing sales training and professional development.
• Retirement savings plan.
• A supportive and collaborative sales environment, fostering growth and success in the telecoms market.