PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To increase company revenue through the acquisition of new customers, thus increasing company turnover and profits. The position focuses on direct selling to end-user customers through pro-active prospecting and cold calling.
JOB OBJECTIVES
- To meet and exceed monthly sales targets by sourcing new sales opportunities through prospecting activities, networking and some inbound leads
- Responsible for the complete sales cycle including
- Prospecting potential customers
- Engagement with the customer to understand their needs and requirements
- Development of professional Proposals
- Commercial negotiations
- Closing
- To meet and exceed activity level targets as per Key Performance Indicator document and execute all required activities to progress prospects into customers
- Develop a thorough understanding of the products and services that the company offer, and the value propositions associated with these products and services
- Develop and manage strong relationships at multiple levels within prospects and customers in order to fully understand their needs and requirements
- Continuously maintain a sound knowledge of the company’s products, commercials, policies and procedures, in order to identify and progress new business opportunities that meet the company’s strategic and profitability goals
- Ensures that the value of sales pipelines are maintained at a minimum level of 3 times their revenue targets
Level of Tertiary Education
- Matric / Grade 12 University Entrance – Essential
Job-Related Work Experience
- Work experience in software sales or Account Management
- Preferably in the digital marketing space
Job Knowledge
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures
- Knowledge of digital marketing and IT software industry
- In-depth product knowledge of the company’s software and services
Job Skills
- Ability to organize and be self-motivated
- Analytical and articulate
- Attention to detail
- Diploma or certificate
- Communication skills
- Meeting skills
- Customer service experience and skills
- Effective time management skills
- General assertiveness
- Good prospecting
- Good telephone manner
- Microsoft: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
- CRM
- Negotiation skills
- People skills
- Planning
- Presentation Skills
- Problem solving ability
- Company Products knowledge
- Sales Skills
- Sense of urgency
Should you wish to apply for this role, please email your latest CV and motivation to