Telesales Representative

Independent Media Recruiter; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for a motivated Telesales Representative to join their team. The successful candidate will have at least five years of telesales experience in the media or newspaper industry. Responsibilities include cold canvassing for new business, achieving sales targets, and building client relationships. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in MS Office, are essential. The position requires someone who can thrive in a target-driven environment and work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years telesales advertising experience in media/newspaper context.
• Strong market knowledge and insight of SMEs.
• Proven track record in cold calling and meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Cold canvas new business and service existing clients.
• Achieve and exceed required sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Pressure handling skills

Education

Matric certificate or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Gmail

Job description

We’re hiring! Join Volt Africa’s dynamic KZN team as our next Telesales Representative.

The successful incumbent must have extensive telesales advertising experience and be highly motivated, results orientated, target-driven and a go-getter with a vibrant personality.

Key Responsibilities

• Cold canvas new business and service existing clients
• Consistently achieve and exceed required sales targets
• Build, maintain, and grow strong client relationships
• Perform sales administration

Minimum Requirements

• Be in possession of a matric certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of five years telesales advertising experience within media/newspaper environment
• Strong market knowledge and insight of SME is a pre-requisite
• Must have proven track record in cold calling & meeting sales targets
• Must have strong administrative skills
• A good understanding of the cross pollination between digital and print
• Computer literate on MS Office (Excel & Word) & Gmail

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities
• Excellent organising, planning and administrative skills
• Customer service orientated
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Be able to work well under pressure and can adhere strictly to deadlines
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Be innovative, self motivated and able to thrive in a pressurized and deadline-driven environment
• Have the ability to liaise at all levels of the business environment

Volt Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to its Employment Equity and affirmative Action plans.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please regard your application as unsuccessful.