Junior Sales Representative

A payment solutions provider is looking for a Junior Sales Representative based in Upington, Northern Cape.

The purpose of the Junior Sales Representative role is to support the sales team by generating leads, developing client relationships, and driving sales. This entry-level position is designed to help individuals gain experience in sales techniques and customer engagement, serving as a stepping stone to more advanced sales roles. The successful candidates will play a key role in expanding the company’s customer base and achieving sales targets.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prospect and Generate Leads: Identify potential clients through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and referrals.
• Client Engagement: Conduct face-to-face meetings with prospective clients to understand their cash management needs and present tailored solutions.
• Sales Support: Assisting Business Development Consultants with telesales and appointment management.
• Conduct outbound tele-sales to proactively reach out to potential retail business clients.
• Manage and analyse sales pipelines to accelerate the sales cycle.
• Follow up on leads and inquiries in a timely and professional manner, providing accurate information and addressing any concerns or objections raised by prospects.
• Track and report on sales activities, pipeline progress, and revenue forecasts using CRM software and other sales tools.
• Focus on securing meetings (confirmed with the decision makers) where the business is currently in the market for a cash management solution.
• Focus on securing meetings (confirmed with the decision makers) that are currently in contract with a competitor and should form part of your future dated pipeline.
• Strive to understand your prospects' business requirements to effectively provide the correct solution and negotiate past objections across the company’s full product offering.
• Sell the company’s end-to-end solution and the benefits thereof.
• Bring in new business in line with the weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual targets agreed.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop strategic plans aligned with company objectives.
• Manage lead databases and CRM systems to track lead interactions and progress throughout the sales pipeline.
• Qualify leads based on predetermined criteria.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric essential.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
• 2 or more years' experience in customer relationship, account management, and/or business administration.
• Proven experience in sales/cold calling, preferably in the financial services or cash management industry.
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.
• Own reliable vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R12,500.00 per month.

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred).