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Voices into Africa, based in Cape Town, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Speakers Sales Agent to identify speaking opportunities and secure bookings for our roster of professional speakers across nominated African and international markets.

This role is ideal for a home-based professional who excels at relationship building, lead generation, and sales closure.

• Sales & Business Development
  • Proactively research and identify speaking opportunities in nominated countries and regions
  • Contact event organizers, conference planners, and decision-makers to promote speakers
  • Approach local and international companies and associations to secure speaker slots for in-house events
  • Negotiate speaker bookings and close deals
  • Build and maintain relationships with event organizers and corporate clients
  • Generate consistent leads through creative and persistent outreach
• Account Management
  • Manage speakers across three service tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver) and provide differentiated service levels based on speaker category
  • Conduct profile reviews and provide update recommendations
  • Match speakers to appropriate opportunities based on their expertise and tier level
• Reporting & Communication
  • Attend weekly meetings with Management for updates and strategy discussions
  • Provide regular activity and progress reports to both Management and speakers
  • Deliver weekly updates to Platinum speakers
  • Provide monthly reports to Gold speakers
  • Send monthly plans to Platinum speakers and annual plans to Gold speakers
  • Maintain WhatsApp group communication for Silver tier speakers

• Essential: High level of computer literacy (proficient in MS Office, CRM systems, online research tools, video conferencing platforms)
• Exceptional people skills and relationship-building abilities
• Proven sales experience or strong aptitude for business development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a hunter mentality for finding leads
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Reliable home office setup with stable internet connection

• Experience in the speaking industry, events, or conference management
• Understanding of the African business landscape
• Experience working with multiple clients / accounts simultaneously
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

• Willingness to go the extra mile
• Persistent and resilient in the face of rejection
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Professional and polished communication style

Tiered Commission Model: Remuneration comprises a fixed monthly retainer plus commission on speaker fees, calculated based on the number of speakers in each category:

• Flexible working hours (hours per week)
• Work-from-home arrangement
• Weekly virtual meetings with Management (mandatory)
• Self-managed schedule with accountability for results

To apply please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing:

• Your relevant experience in sales / business development
• Your approach to finding and securing speaking opportunities
• Why you're the ideal fit for this work-from-home position
• Your available start date

Voices into Africa is committed to promoting professional speaking opportunities across the continent and connecting world-class speakers with audiences that need to hear their message.